A Woman Gathering Faggots at Ville-d'Avray
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: ca. 1871–74
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 3/8 x 22 1/2 in. (72.1 x 57.2 cm)
Credit Line: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dense forest with a person gathering wood in the foreground and a distant building
Detailed Description
A dense forest landscape is dominated by tall, slender trees with dark foliage that frame the composition. In the immediate foreground, a figure is crouched on the ground, appearing to gather a pile of branches or wood. The figure wears a dark blue or grey garment over a brown skirt and has a white head covering. The ground around them is a mix of dark greens and browns, with patches of lighter earth. Behind the figure, a body of water, possibly a pond or stream, reflects the sky, appearing as a lighter blue-grey area. Several prominent tree trunks, some with light, almost white bark, rise vertically from the lower edge of the canvas, extending upwards. The color palette features deep greens, earthy browns, and dark greys, with touches of lighter blues and whites in the sky and water. In the mid-distance, beyond the water and through the gaps in the trees, a large, light-colored building, possibly a chateau or manor, is visible on a distant, tree-covered hill. The building has multiple windows and a distinct roofline. The sky above is a pale blue with scattered white clouds.
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