Souvenir of the Sole Valley (Souvenir de la Vallee de la Sole)

1871

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows a sketch of a natural woodland scene from an elevated point of view. The focus is on the vertical elements of tall trees. The sketch is made with dynamic strokes, giving it an impressionistic and spontaneous feel. The lines are loose and flowing, depicting the texture of the trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia-toned ink. The trees extend into the background, creating a sense of depth in the wooded area. There are no other features on the horizon, drawing the viewer's attention inward to the details within the lines.

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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

Q65510122

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