1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hammer Museum
Morning is a 1865 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Barbizon school work, held at Hammer Museum.
This painting depicts a serene forest scene, with a woman and a child in the foreground. The woman, dressed in a flowing robe, is shown from behind, while the child stands in front of her, holding a bow and arrow. In the background, three cherubs are visible, flying through the air. The painting features a muted color palette, with shades of green and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are soft and gentle, creating a sense of calm and tranquility. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the figures in the foreground. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the technique of glazing.
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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