The artwork “Ville d’Avray the Heights Peasants Working in a Field” by Camille Corot, created circa 1865-1870, is an oil on canvas painting that falls within the Realism art movement and the landscape genre. The painting is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a serene rural scene, where peasants are engaged in their daily labor in an expansive field. The subtle, muted tones and the careful attention to detail exemplify the Realist technique, highlighting the simplicity and quiet dignity of rural life. The horizon stretches out to reveal the heights of Ville d’Avray, bordered by a softly clouded sky that conveys a sense of the time period and atmosphere. Peasant figures are scattered across the field; some are bent over their work while others appear to be walking or in conversation. The backdrop features a mix of trees and distant structures, blending into the landscape to create a tranquil and harmonious composition.
