Rocky forest valley near Cività Castellana
1826 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
About this artwork
This landscape is an oil study on paper, likely created during Corot's first trip to Italy, capturing the light and geological forms of the Roman Campagna.
Did you know?
Corot traveled to Italy in 1825, a trip that fundamentally shaped his approach to light and composition. He was known for painting directly from nature, a practice that heavily influenced the Impressionists who would come after him.
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Rocky forest valley near Cività Castellana
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1826
