The artwork “At Civita Castellana, Wooded Rocks” created by Camille Corot between the years 1825 and 1828 is an oil painting on paper. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is a landscape genre piece. It measures 31.8 x 23.7 cm and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene and shaded woodland scene, reflecting the artist’s meticulous observation of nature. Tall, slender trees stand prominently in the foreground, their pale trunks contrasting with the surrounding dark foliage. The dense canopy overhead allows only sparse light to filter through, casting subtle highlights and creating a rich interplay of shadows. The rocky terrain and scattered vegetation suggest a rugged, untouched landscape. Corot’s masterful application of oil paints brings depth and texture to the scene, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquil, natural setting. The overall composition exudes a sense of calm and reverence for the natural world, characteristic of Corot’s landscape works.
