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House in the Village of Saint-Martin, near Boulogne-sur-Mer, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, unspecified, 1860

House in the Village of Saint-Martin, near Boulogne-sur-Mer

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

1860

unspecified

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Overview

House in the Village of Saint-Martin, near Boulogne-sur-Mer is a 1860 unspecified by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1860 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene village scene, with a large house at its center. The house features a prominent chimney and a sloping roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a few trees. In the foreground, two women are shown, one holding a child's hand, adding a sense of warmth and life to the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a soothing effect, drawing the viewer's eye to the charming village setting. The overall mood of the painting is one of peacefulness and simplicity. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the paintings of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot.

About the artist

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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