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Romantisches Schloß bei Mondschein, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, oil, 1867

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Romantisches Schloß bei Mondschein is a 1867 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1867 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a village, with a large stone building at its center. The structure features a prominent arched doorway and a red-tiled roof, set against a backdrop of trees and a gray sky. In the foreground, a figure stands to the right, while another is visible near the building. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the central building. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the quiet village scene. 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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