Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Estilo: Realism; Romanticism;

Lugar: Paris

Nascido: 1796

Morte: 1875

Biografia:

Early Life and Training

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

, born on July 16, 1796, in Paris, was a pivotal French landscape and portrait painter and printmaker in etching. His work, merging Neo-Classical tradition with Impressionism's plein-air innovations, established him as a central figure in landscape painting. Corot, born into a bourgeois family, enjoyed a financially secure upbringing, which was uncommon among his artistic peers. His father, a wig maker, and his mother, a milliner, ran a successful millinery shop, ensuring the family's comfortable lifestyle. Corot, the second of three children, received his initial education at the Lycée Pierre-Corneille in Rouen but struggled academically.

Artistic Development

Corot began oil painting, primarily focusing on landscapes, and by 1822, following his sister's death, he received an annual allowance that supported his artistic endeavors. His early training was with Achille Etna Michallon, a landscape painter and protégé of Jacques-Louis David. Michallon introduced Corot to outdoor sketching and painting, particularly in Fontainebleau's forests, Normandy's seaports, and villages west of Paris.

• Haydée, Young Woman in Greek Dress (c. 1845), a notable example of Corot's early work, showcases his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
• Corot's notebooks from this period reveal meticulous studies of natural forms, reflecting Northern Realism's influence.
• This synthesis of styles would come to characterize Corot's significant contribution to landscape painting in the 19th century.

Notable Works and Collections

• The Forest of Coubron (c. 1865), a prominent example of Corot's landscape work, is now part of the collection at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
• Corot's Venise, La Piazzetta (1835) is another notable piece, currently on display at the Musée du Louvre.
• The Schackgalerie, a museum in Munich, Germany, features an impressive collection of late Romanticism paintings, including works by Corot's contemporaries.

Legacy and Influence

Corot's work had a profound impact on the development of landscape painting, influencing generations of artists to come. His innovative approach to capturing light and atmosphere in his landscapes paved the way for the Impressionist movement.

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