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Sketch at Scheveningen, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, oil, 1854

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Overview

Sketch at Scheveningen is a 1854 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1854
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a windmill in the distance. The scene is set in a field with people walking in it. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and grey dominating the palette. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it, with the brushstrokes blending together to create a sense of atmosphere. The windmill stands out as a focal point, drawing the viewer's eye towards it. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 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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