Genzano
1843 The Phillips Collection
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a sunlit Italian landscape featuring a small village and figures interacting with goats. It is a quintessential example of Corot's plein-air studies from his travels in Italy.
Did you know?
Corot made several trips to Italy throughout his career, which deeply influenced his approach to light and atmosphere. The sketches he created during these visits served as the foundation for his later studio compositions, bridging the gap between classical landscape tradition and more modern, impressionistic sensibilities.
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Genzano
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1843
