Ville-d'Avray
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: 1870
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 5/8 x 31 1/2 in. (54.9 x 80 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark landscape with trees framing a body of water, distant hills, and a small figure
Detailed Description
A landscape depicts a wooded scene, likely at dusk or dawn, with a body of water in the middle ground and distant hills. The foreground is dominated by dark green and brown foliage. A prominent, light-barked tree with sparse branches stands on the left, reaching towards the top edge. To its right, another tree with a darker trunk and denser, dark green foliage is visible. Further right, several more dark trees with fewer leaves frame the right side of the composition. In the lower center, a small figure, possibly a woman, is seen bending over near the water's edge. She wears a dark top, a light-colored skirt or apron, and a yellow head covering. The middle ground features a wide expanse of water, appearing as a lighter, hazy band across the canvas, reflecting the muted light of the sky. Beyond the water, a dark, undulating line of hills or distant land stretches across the horizon. Faint, lighter structures, possibly buildings, are visible on the distant land. The sky above is a muted gray-blue, with hints of lighter tones suggesting a cloudy or misty atmosphere. The overall palette is subdued, consisting primarily of greens, browns, grays, and muted blues. The signature "COROT" is visible in the lower right corner.
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