1869
oil
canvas
From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
The Bridge at Mantes is a 1869 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, depicting Bridge, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a stone bridge spanning a river. The bridge has three arches and a tower at one end. In the foreground, a woman in a long dress and hat walks along the riverbank, accompanied by a dog. On the opposite bank, a few people are gathered near the water's edge. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with the bridge and surrounding foliage rendered in soft, earthy tones. The sky above is a pale blue with white clouds. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, look up 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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