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Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

(1796–1875) Painter France

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Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot was a painter from France, best known for Corot.

Quick Facts About Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

Born
July 16, 1796
Died
February 22, 1875
Nationality
France
Profession
Painter
Notable works
Corot
Known for
The Bridge at Narni, Recollection of Mortefontaine

About Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, or simply Camille Corot, was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching. A pivotal figure in landscape painting, his vast output simultaneously referenced the Neo-Classical tradition and anticipated the plein-air innovations of Impressionism.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Officer of the Legion of Honour Knight of the Legion of Honour Knight of the Order of Leopold

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