Souvenir of Bas-Bréau 1858

drawing, print, paper

drawing

amateur sketch

rippled sketch texture

toned paper

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

etching

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

france

pen work

watercolor

"Souvenir of Bas-Bréau" is a 1858 etching by Camille Corot, a prominent French artist known for his Barbizon landscapes. The work, currently held by the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a serene wooded scene with a hazy atmosphere, characteristic of Corot's style. The artist's signature, a characteristic squiggle, is visible at the bottom of the composition, adding to the authenticity of the artwork. This etching, capturing a fleeting moment of natural beauty, exemplifies Corot's focus on capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in his landscapes.