The artwork, entitled “Ville d’Avray the Pond and the Cabassud House,” was created by Camille Corot between the years 1835 and 1840. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
In the artwork, Corot captures a tranquil rural scene where a cluster of buildings, namely the Cabassud House, stands beside a serene pond in Ville d’Avray. The view is framed by a few leafless trees in the foreground, extending into a densely wooded hill in the background. The painting’s composition leads the viewer’s eye along a pathway that runs diagonally across the canvas toward the houses, instilling a sense of depth and distance. Overhead, a sky filled with soft, rolling clouds contributes to the peaceful and contemplative atmosphere of the work. The use of subdued earthy tones highlights the natural landscape, evoking a realistic yet idyllic rural setting.
