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Wagon Going to Town (Le Charriot allant a la ville), by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, 1860

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Wagon Going to Town (Le Charriot allant a la ville) is a 1860 by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a wagon in the foreground, heading towards a town in the distance. The wagon is pulled by two horses, and a figure sits on top of the load. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. In the painting, the artist uses soft, muted colors to create a sense of calmness. The brushstrokes are gentle, and the overall effect is one of peacefulness. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy exploring the work of other artists who were part of the Impressionism movement.

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Portrait of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
Artist

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (UK: KORR-oh, US: kə-ROH, kor-OH; French: ; 16 July 1796 – 22 February 1875), or simply Camille Corot, was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching.

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