Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painted with a style that foreshadowed Impressionism, often referred to as "lyrical landscape." Key characteristics include:

• Silvery light and atmospheric perspective: He captured the soft, hazy quality of light, making his landscapes feel immersive.
• Soft, feathery brushstrokes: Creating a sense of movement and tranquility.
• Green-gray palette: Dominated by muted greens, grays, and browns, conveying a sense of natural harmony.
• Tranquil scenes: Featuring serene forests, reflective waters, and figures integrated harmoniously within the landscape.

Corot's recurring themes were nature, peace, and harmony, often depicting rural France in a simple, idealized way.

Corot's name: "Co" for Color (muted and harmonious), "rot" for a sense of Romanticism (idealized landscapes).