1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Gathering Fruit at Mortefontaine is a 1800 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman gathering fruit in a lush landscape. The woman, dressed in a long red skirt and a dark top, is shown reaching up to pick fruit from a tall tree. The background features a large body of water, possibly a lake or river, surrounded by trees and greenery. The painting's color palette is dominated by shades of green, with touches of blue and brown. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peace, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world depicted in the painting. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 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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