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Landscape with a Boat, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, oil, 1862

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Landscape with a Boat is a 1862 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1862
Where can I see it?
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

About this work

This serene landscape painting features a tranquil lake scene with a small boat on the water's edge. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness, drawing the viewer's attention to the gentle ripples on the lake's surface. In the foreground, a few trees stand tall, their branches stretching towards the sky, while the background is a soft blend of blues and grays, evoking a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and contemplation. To explore more works by this artist, look up Jean Baptiste Camille Corot.

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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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