Le gros arbre 1865 - 1870

"Le gros arbre" (The Big Tree) is a landscape painting by French artist Camille Corot, created between 1865 and 1870. Known for his idealized landscapes, Corot captures the serenity of a rural setting with a large, gnarled tree as the central focus. The painting's soft, hazy brushstrokes evoke the delicate light of a late afternoon, casting a dreamy atmosphere over the scene. A lone figure in the foreground adds a sense of scale and contemplation to the landscape, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.