The Mill of Cuincy, near Douai (Le Moulin de Cuincy, pres Douai)

1871

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows a landscape with a focus on trees and a house. The viewpoint is from a low angle, and the horizon is above the midpoint. The house is in the distance among tall trees. The painting is done in a loose, sketch-like style with fine lines and shading for texture. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones. A lake in the foreground reflects the trees, guiding the viewer's focus towards the house. The sky in the background has soft lines hinting at clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2836

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 28, State ii/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

Q64959162

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