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The Gardens of Horace (Les Jardins d'Horace)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden area. Trees and foliage arch above, framing the scene. In the foreground, there is a figure standing in tall grass. A dark shape, possibly an animal, is beside them. The trees and leaves form a canopy, almost hiding the sky. The horizon is not clear in the vertically-oriented composition. The color scheme is sepia, giving an aged look. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing the texture of the woodland setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
cliché-verre
Dimensions
3466 × 4268 px
Public Domain
Yes
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