The Verdant Bank 1865

"The Verdant Bank" (1865) by Camille Corot is a serene landscape painting that showcases his signature style of Barbizon realism. The painting depicts a tranquil rural scene with a woman reaching for branches of a tree, a small pond in the foreground, and a village church nestled amidst the trees in the distance. The soft, muted tones and hazy atmosphere create a sense of peace and tranquility, characteristic of Corot's work, often featuring the French countryside.