Willows and White Poplars (Saules et peupliers blancs)

1871

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows a pencil sketch of a landscape with trees dominating the scene. The viewpoint is from one side of a path or open area, with trees placed across the composition. Close to the viewer, tall trees with dense foliage are sketched using short, textured strokes. To the right, a few slender trees with bare branches stretch upward. The horizon is low with minimal detail suggesting distant land forms or rocks. The sketch is monochrome with various shades of gray, creating a calm atmosphere. The style is loose yet precise, capturing the natural essence of the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 30, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65359824

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