“Avignon Seen from Villeneuve-les-Avignon,” created by artist Camille Corot in 1836, is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Realism art movement. The artwork, which portrays a serene landscape, is part of the collection at the National Gallery in London, UK.
The artwork captures a tranquil view of Avignon as seen from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. It presents a broad expanse of rolling hills that lead the eye towards the distant cityscape, marked by historical architecture and bounded by a calming sky. A lone tree stands to the right, adding a natural balance to the composition. Corot’s adept use of light and atmospheric perspective imbues the scene with a gentle, almost poetic realism, exemplifying his mastery in landscape painting.
