The Bridge at Narni
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot · 1826
Why it's great
An ancient Roman bridge with a broken arch crosses a gorge, in clean sunlight with a hill town above. Corot painted it on the spot in Italy, as a young artist. The solid shapes and gentle light are remarkable. It's one of the most admired landscape sketches of the 1800s.
Where to see it
📍 Louvre MuseumParis, France
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About the artist
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot1796–1875 · born in Rue du Bac · died in rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot was born in Paris and spent much of his life painting the French countryside and trips to Italy. His silvery, misty landscapes influenced Impressionist painters such as Monet and Pissarro. He was known as a kind and generous man. He died in Paris in 1875.
