Artwork
Italian Landscape
Italian Landscape is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.275
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Italian Landscape, a print by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, dates to around 1865. Characteristic of the artist's transitional style between Neo-Classical and early Impressionist influences, the work captures a serene Italian rural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a tranquil Italian countryside with dark, tangled trees alongside choppy water, and a faint, distant building. The composition conveys a sense of natural vitality.
Technique & Style
Corot employed quick, loose brushstrokes to imply movement in both the water and the twisting, lifelike branches of the trees, showcasing his plein-air technique.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Corot's European landscape series that bridged traditional and emerging artistic practices.
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Artist
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.
