Who painted A Young Mother at the Entrance of a Wood?

A Young Mother at the Entrance of a Wood was painted by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot in 1856.

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A Young Mother at the Entrance of a Wood is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

A Young Mother at the Entrance of a Wood

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot , 1856

A Young Mother at the Entrance of a Wood is a print by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Created in 1856, this print by Jean‑Baptiste‑Camille Corot portrays a young mother standing at the threshold of a forest, cradling a child.

Accession no.: 1925.557
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

Created in 1856, this print by Jean‑Baptiste‑Camille Corot portrays a young mother standing at the threshold of a forest, cradling a child. The composition places the figures in the foreground against a backdrop of tall, slender trees that recede into a pale sky, conveying a calm, contemplative atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The work focuses on an intimate domestic scene set within nature, emphasizing the bond between mother and child while situating them within a tranquil woodland. The quiet interaction suggests themes of protection and the gentle integration of human life with the natural environment.

Technique & Style

Corot employs a subtle chiaroscuro, balancing light and shadow to model the figures and foliage, thereby giving volume to the forms. His handling of tone and delicate line reflects his transition from academic composition toward a more observational, plein‑air approach characteristic of his later landscapes.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It remains an example of Corot’s mid‑career output, produced during a period when he was consolidating his reputation as a bridge between classical landscape conventions and emerging naturalistic practices.

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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.