Shepherd's Bath (Le Bain du berger)

1853

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The scene is a landscape with a tranquil waterway, framed by trees. A structure is seen among the trees on a slightly elevated land in the background. The etching depicts dense and dynamic brushstrokes giving a swirling pattern to the foliage and water. The color palette is sepia tones, emphasizing light and shadow contrast. A solitary figure is sitting beside the water, with intricate hatching detailing natural elements. In the distance, outlines of the structure and undulating landscape lead the eye upward in the composition.

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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

Q65510094

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