Poet's Dwelling (La Demeure du poete)

1871

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image depicts a ground-level view looking slightly upwards. On the left, a small building is visible among tall trees that dominate the left and middle sections of the scene. The horizon appears above the center, featuring the outlines of tree tops and scattered clouds in the sky. The image is characterized by sketch-like, expressive cross-hatched and parallel lines that create texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of brown ink on a light background, highlighting the linear elements and emphasizing form and contrast.

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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

Q65510121

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