A Dune at Dunkirk 1873

jeanbaptistecamillecorot

Private Collection

abstract expressionism

sky

cliff

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

rock

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

paint stroke

painting painterly

watercolor

"A Dune at Dunkirk" (1873), by French artist Camille Corot (1796-1875), is a classic example of his Barbizon School style, characterized by a focus on landscape and nature. The painting depicts a sandy dune with rolling hills and a small group of figures in the foreground, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Corot's loose brushstrokes and muted colors evoke the soft light and hazy atmosphere of the French countryside, highlighting his mastery of capturing fleeting moments in nature.