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A River with a Square Tower and a Farmer in the foreground, c. 1865-70 (oil on canvas)
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A River with a Square Tower and a Farmer in the foreground, c. 1865-70 (oil on canvas)
989226 A River with a Square Tower and a Farmer in the foreground, c.1865-70 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 32.4x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A River with a Square Tower and a Farmer in the foreground; Le Cours d Eau a la Tour Carree (Paysanne debout au Premier Plan). Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1865-70. 32.4 x 40.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23689712
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1860s 1865 1870 1870s Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Architectural Feature Barbizon Barbizon School By The Side Of A River Corot Diminishing Perspective Embankment Farm Worker Farmers Farmworker Foreground Form Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Naturalism One Man Only Perspective Realism Realist Receding View River Bank Rivers Edge Shape Shaped Square Wooded 19th Century European Art Artist French French Art French Artist Natural Space
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This print showcases Jean Baptiste Camille Corot's masterpiece, "A River with a Square Tower and a Farmer in the foreground" painted between 1865-1870. The painting, rendered in oil on canvas, measures 32.4x40.6 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Corot's work beautifully captures the essence of rural life during the mid-19th century. In this scene, we see a lone farmer standing at the forefront of the composition, gazing out towards the riverbank. The artist skillfully depicts every minute detail - from the man's posture to his agricultural occupation - creating an incredibly realistic portrayal. The square tower stands tall against a backdrop of lush woodlands and receding views that draw our eyes deeper into nature's embrace. The river flows gently by its side, reflecting both light and shadow as it meanders through this idyllic landscape. Corot's naturalistic approach brings forth an air of tranquility and harmony within this late 19th-century European artwork. His mastery lies not only in capturing external beauty but also in evoking emotions within viewers who are transported to another time and place. As we admire this fine art piece captured by Bridgeman Images' photography expertise, let us appreciate how Corot seamlessly combines elements of architecture, agriculture, and nature to create a truly mesmerizing composition that continues to captivate audiences over centuries.
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