Ruins of the Château de Pierrefonds 1825 - 1872

Camille Corot's "Ruins of the Château de Pierrefonds" is a Romantic landscape painting completed between 1825 and 1872. The artwork depicts the Château de Pierrefonds, a medieval castle located in the Oise region of France. The ruins of the castle are shown rising above a picturesque landscape, with a river winding through the foreground and trees bordering the river bank. The soft brushstrokes and muted colors create a tranquil and atmospheric scene, capturing the beauty of the French countryside. Corot's work often explored themes of nature, light, and tranquility, and "Ruins of the Château de Pierrefonds" is a testament to his mastery of these elements.