Landscape
1868
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1868
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Landscape is a 1868 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
You see a calm landscape with trees and a lake in the painting. The artist used simple colors to create a peaceful mood. This painting is interesting because it shows the artist's ability to create a sense of depth without many details. Check out the technique of glazing to learn more about how artists like Jean Baptiste Camille Corot created subtle color effects.
