Mantes, the banks of the Seine at the foot of the bridge
c. 1860-1865 Musée du Louvre
About this artwork
This landscape painting depicts the rural scenery near Mantes-la-Jolie, France, featuring the Seine river, a prominent stone bridge, and a pastoral scene with a cow and its keeper. It is executed in a signature Barbizon style, emphasizing natural lighting and atmospheric depth.
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Corot was a master of plein-air painting and a pivotal figure in the transition between Neoclassicism and Impressionism. This scene captures the quiet, rural charm of the Île-de-France region, a frequent subject for the artist who often added subtle figures to anchor his lush, atmospheric compositions.
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Mantes, the banks of the Seine at the foot of the bridge
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, c. 1860-1865
