1826
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
Dominant colour
The Bridge at Narni is a 1826 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, held at National Gallery of Canada.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. The river is flanked by trees and a bridge, while a few figures are visible in the foreground. In the distance, a mountain range adds depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the soft colors and gentle light evoking a sense of calm. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. For more works by the artist who used chiaroscuro in this piece, explore the paintings of 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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