Corot research

Introduction

Our curators and scientists have made stunning new discoveries about seven paintings by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, a 19th-century artist who was a huge influence on the Impressionists, particularly through his use of light on landscape.

About Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1796–1875

The Leaning Tree

'The Leaning Tree', about 1860-65

Monsieur Pivot

'Monsieur Pivot on Horseback', about 1853

Arleux-du-Nord

'Landscape at Arleux-du-Nord', 1871-4

Avignon from the West

'Avignon from the West', 1836

The Roman Campagna

'The Roman Campagna, with the Claudian Aqueduct', probably 1826

Peasants under the Trees

'Peasants under the Trees at Dawn', about 1840-5

Oak in the Valley

'The Oak in the Valley', 1871

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'Four Times of Day', about 1858

40 key artists

Discover 40 artists Corot studied with

Corot bibliography list

Bibliographic references for latest research

General reading list

Reading list for 19th-century landscape painting