The artwork, entitled “A Windmill at Montmartre,” was created by Camille Corot around 1845. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 26 by 34 centimeters, is part of the Realism art movement and falls within the landscape genre. It is presently housed at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva, Switzerland.
The artwork depicts a pastoral scene dominated by a weathered windmill set on a small hill, casting a sense of rustic tranquility. The foreground shows a path leading up to the windmill, lined with tufts of grass and bushes, lightly indicating human footprints. Situated near the windmill, a collection of old stone buildings with prominent gabled roofs underscores the rugged charm of the locale. The sky above the windmill is painted in a clear, serene blue with scattered clouds, enhancing the timeless atmosphere of the scene. Corot’s use of light and shadow effectively renders the textures of the structures and landscape, contributing to the overall realism and depth of the painting.
