Waterfall at Terni
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Date: 1826
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on paper, laid down on wood
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (26.7 x 30.8 cm)
Credit Line: The Whitney Collection, Gift of Wheelock Whitney III, and Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh, by exchange, 2003
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Waterfall cascading down a dark, tree-covered cliff under a light blue sky
Detailed Description
A landscape shows a waterfall dominating the left-center, flowing from the upper left down towards the bottom center. The water is rendered in shades of white and light blue, appearing foamy and turbulent as it descends. It originates from a higher, unseen source, first appearing as a smaller cascade over dark rocks before plunging into a wider, larger stream. The waterfall is flanked on both sides by steep, dark brown and green cliffs. These cliffs are heavily covered with dense, dark green trees and foliage, particularly in the upper half and along the right side. A lighter blue sky with some white clouds is visible at the top, above the treeline and a distant, hazy mountain peak on the left. The foreground at the bottom right shows a patch of lighter, earthy ground, possibly a path or clearing, with a few small, dark shapes that could be logs or rocks. The overall color palette is dominated by dark greens, browns, and the bright white of the water, with a contrasting light blue sky. In the bottom right corner, visible text reads: 'VEROS' above 'COROT'.
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