Study for "The Destruction of Sodom"
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: 1843
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.9 x 49.8 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1984
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Winged figure above a burning city with people moving away under a dark sky
Detailed Description
A large, dark landscape features a burning city in the background under a dark blue sky. In the upper left, a light-colored, winged figure appears to fly or descend. Along the horizon, a city is engulfed in orange flames, casting a glow that illuminates smoke and building silhouettes. A tall, dark, tower-like structure stands on the left side of the burning area. The midground consists of rolling, dark green and brown hills with sparse vegetation. A small, light-colored structure is visible in the center midground. In the foreground, several figures walk towards the left. On the far left, a figure in a light-colored garment with blue stripes holds hands with another figure in a dark robe. Next to them, a third figure in a dark robe carries a smaller, lighter-colored figure. To their right, a fourth figure in dark clothing is turned towards the burning city, with one arm raised. On the far right, several tall, dark trees with sparse foliage stand, their trunks curving upwards. The ground in the foreground is a mix of dark green and brown, with hints of lighter earth tones.
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