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The Gallic Round, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, 1857

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The Gallic Round is a 1857 by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1857
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a landscape with a large tree in the center. The tree has a thick trunk and branches that spread out in all directions. The leaves are dark green and appear to be blowing in the wind. In the background, there are hills and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful landscape, you might want to look up Jean Baptiste Camille Corot.

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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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