Scrawl 1856

"Scrawl" (1856) is a striking drawing by the French painter Camille Corot, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. Corot, a renowned landscape artist, used loose, gestural lines to create a sense of spontaneity and movement in this work. The composition features a single figure, barely discernible, standing amidst a thicket of tangled branches, suggesting a glimpse into the artist's creative process. This drawing exemplifies Corot's exploration of light and atmosphere, highlighting his mastery of capturing the fleeting beauty of the natural world in quick, expressive strokes.