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Source Description
Corot traveled frequently throughout his life. He regularly visited the small village of Marissel, some 40 miles northeast of Paris, including a brief visit in June 1857, when he painted this work. Corot's reputation has always rested principally on his mastery in depicting light. This work highlights his ability to render with feathery brush strokes the diaphanous light of early morning mist as it envelops a line of poplars and willows.
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Document identity
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1012
label
The Willows of Marissel
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obj
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drawing
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Source metadata
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1012
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drawing
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normalized
title
The Willows of Marissel
description
Corot traveled frequently throughout his life. He regularly visited the small village of Marissel, some 40 miles northeast of Paris, including a brief visit in June 1857, when he painted this work. Corot's reputation has always rested principally on his mastery in depicting light. This work highlights his ability to render with feathery brush strokes the diaphanous light of early morning mist as it envelops a line of poplars and willows.
provenance
Constant Dutilleux Collection Sale, March, 1874, no. 24; Alfred Robaut [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; William T. Walters, Baltimore, between 1878 and 1884, by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1894, by inheritance; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1857
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Painting & Drawing
oil paintings (visual works)
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2
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2
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
55
height
39.7
dimensionsRaw
H: 21 5/8 x W: 15 5/8 in. (55 x 39.7 cm); Framed H: 33 3/8 x W: 27 1/2 x D: 6 in. (84.77 x 69.85 x 15.24 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] In dark brown at lower right: COROT
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oil on canvas
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3291
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EAN
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1974
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1
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photo
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2
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photo
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