Windmill on the Cote de Picardie, near Versailles by Camille Corot

Windmill on the Cote de Picardie, near Versailles 1840

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sky

abstract painting

rural-area

vehicle

house

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

road

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

building

"Windmill on the Cote de Picardie, near Versailles" is an 1840 painting by French artist Camille Corot, known for his landscape paintings. This piece, characteristic of Corot's style, depicts a windmill on a hill with a dirt road leading towards it. The sky, rendered in soft blues and grays, is filled with fluffy, white clouds, which are a recurring theme in Corot's work. The composition features a light and airy atmosphere that is typical of Corot's Barbizon style. Corot's paintings often emphasized the beauty of nature and light, showcasing the tranquility of rural life.