The Ferryman
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: ca. 1865
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 26 1/8 x 19 3/8 in. (66.4 x 49.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark landscape with a large tree, a boat with three figures on water, and a pale moon
Detailed Description
A vertically oriented dark, muted landscape scene is dominated by a large tree and a boat on water. The upper left quadrant features a pale, circular moon partially obscured by wispy, light grey clouds against a light blue sky. Dark, gnarled branches of a large tree extend from the right side, reaching across the upper and central portions of the canvas, with some sparse, dark foliage visible on the right. The tree's trunk is thick and dark, positioned on the right edge. Below the tree and moon, a body of dark water stretches across the middle ground, reflecting some light. In the lower left-center, a dark, flat-bottomed boat contains three figures. One figure stands at the front of the boat, holding a long pole that extends upwards. Two other figures are seated or stooping towards the back of the boat. All figures wear muted clothing, with hints of red and blue on their head coverings or garments. The immediate foreground on the right shows a dark bank with sparse, light-colored vegetation and small white dots that suggest flowers. In the far distance, along the horizon line, a faint, lighter-toned landmass with indistinct structures is visible. The overall color palette is dominated by dark greens, blues, greys, and browns, with lighter accents in the sky and moon.
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