Fontainebleau, Figure Leaning Against a Rock 1830 - 1835

This pen and ink drawing, "Fontainebleau, Figure Leaning Against a Rock," was created by the renowned French artist Camille Corot between 1830 and 1835. Corot, known for his landscapes and figure studies, captured the beauty of the Fontainebleau Forest, a popular destination for artists of the time. The composition showcases a lone figure, likely a traveler, resting against a massive rock, surrounded by the forest's natural features, including trees and other boulders. Corot's sketch-like style emphasizes the fluidity of nature and the tranquility of the scene, conveying the artist's fascination with the beauty of the natural world.