Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) was a French painter and printmaker who is best known for his landscapes and his pivotal role in the development of Impressionism. Born in Paris, Corot trained under several academic painters but soon developed his own style, blending classical landscape traditions with a fresh, more naturalistic approach. His works are characterized by their soft, atmospheric qualities, particularly in the way they capture light and mood.
Corot’s work was influential in the transition from academic painting to modernist movements like Impressionism. He was known for painting en plein air, and his landscapes often depict rural France with a poetic, almost dreamlike quality. Corot was revered during his lifetime, and his influence on later generations of artists was profound. His paintings are housed in major museums worldwide, including the Louvre and the National Gallery in London.
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Full Name: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
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Birth and Death: 1796–1875
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Profession: Painter and Printmaker
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Influences: Classical Landscape, Early Impressionism
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Legacy: A key figure in 19th-century art, Corot's works are held in museums such as the Louvre and the National Gallery.
