The Gypsies
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: 1872
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. (55.2 x 80 cm)
Credit Line: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Large, dark trees, figures, and a distant body of water under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A large, dark green tree dominates the left and center, its dense foliage filling much of the upper left quadrant. To the right, a slender tree with lighter, possibly birch-like bark, leans inward, its branches extending towards the center. The sky above is a mix of light blue, grey, and soft orange and pink hues, with visible clouds. In the foreground, a grassy, uneven path or field stretches across the bottom, rendered in muted greens and browns. On the right side of the foreground, a group of three figures stands together. One figure, wearing a hat, points an arm towards the right horizon. The figures are dressed in dark, indistinct clothing. Further back, to the left of the standing group, a smaller cluster of two or three figures is seated on the ground, partially obscured by the shadows and foliage of the large tree. Beyond them, a body of water, possibly a lake or river, extends across the middle ground, reflecting the soft light of the sky. On the far right horizon, faint, blocky structures, possibly buildings, are visible. The overall palette is characterized by deep greens, earthy browns, and muted blues, with the sky providing the lightest tones.
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