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Environs of Genoa (Environs de Genes)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows trees reaching upwards with a sketch-like quality. The horizon is subtly defined by the meeting of land and sky, leading the eye towards a small building or structure with a tower on the center-right. Fine hatching strokes create texture and movement in the foliage and landscape. The color palette is mainly sepia or mid-brown on a cream background, giving a vintage aesthetic to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
cliché-verre
Dimensions
3343 × 4190 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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