The Banks of the Seine at Conflans
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: ca. 1865–70
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 21 7/8 in. (46.4 x 55.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Eloise Lawrence Breese Norrie, 1921
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures in a dark wooded area near a brick building, with a bright opening in the distance
Detailed Description
A densely wooded landscape features several figures and a building under a muted sky. Dark, rich greens and browns dominate the scene, creating a sense of deep shade. In the upper left, a canopy of dark green leaves fills the frame, with hints of lighter foliage or fruit. Two figures are positioned in the lower left, seated or leaning on a low, dark structure. One figure wears a reddish cap and a light-colored shirt, while the other, seen from behind, wears a light shirt and dark trousers. A winding, light-colored path emerges from the lower right foreground, curving towards the center of the composition. This path leads to a bright, hazy opening in the distance, suggesting a body of water or an expanse of sky. Tall, slender tree trunks rise vertically, framing this luminous background. A third, smaller figure is visible in the bright distance, appearing to hold a long pole, possibly fishing. On the right side, a reddish-brown brick building with a visible window and a closed light-colored shutter occupies the upper portion. Below the window, a dark, rectangular opening suggests a doorway. Green foliage and bushes grow against the building and along the edge of the path. A lean-to structure with a light-colored roof is partially obscured by a tree trunk near the building.
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