1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
The Evening Star is a 1864 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, held at Walters Art Museum.
In this painting, a figure stands in a lush landscape, gazing up at the sky. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a serene lake, with a few trees scattered throughout. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and contemplation. A closer look reveals the figure's arm outstretched, as if beckoning or pointing to something in the distance. The brushstrokes are soft and feathery, with a focus on capturing the play of light and shadow. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the palette. The painting's gentle beauty invites the viewer to step into its peaceful world. To explore more works like this, visit the Walters Art Museum.
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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