Coulommiers, The Garden of M. Preschez 1868

Camille Corot's "Coulommiers, The Garden of M. Preschez" (1868) is a beautiful depiction of a garden scene. The painting, which is part of a private collection, displays the artist's characteristic soft light and atmospheric brushstrokes. With its muted tones, the artwork creates a sense of calm and tranquility, typical of Corot's "Barbizon" style, which favored landscape paintings with a focus on nature's beauty and tranquility. The composition is characterized by a central tall tree, framing a small, intimate garden scene, and the distant church spire visible in the background, adding a sense of depth and context to the scene. The figures in the foreground, likely the gardener's family, add a human touch to the idyllic setting.