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The Meeting in the Woods (La Rencontre du bosquet)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a close perspective capturing a scene with figures, trees, and foliage. The charcoal drawing has a fluid and expressive quality with a monochrome color palette of tan and dark charcoal hues. There are figures in the foreground, surrounded by trees and foliage that extend upwards. In the distance, more foliage is visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1871
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3231 × 4078 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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