La Rochelle Quarry near the Port Entrance 1851

"La Rochelle Quarry near the Port Entrance" is an 1851 painting by Camille Corot, a prominent French landscape artist. The painting depicts a scene of a quarry in La Rochelle, with workers seen in the foreground and the town’s buildings and a tall church spire in the background. Corot is known for his lyrical and atmospheric landscapes, often featuring muted colors and soft light. The painting captures the tranquil, almost melancholic ambiance of the scene with a focus on light and airy brushstrokes.