Which artistic school was Corot a leading painter?
the Barbizon school of France
What did Corot paint like?
Throughout his life Corot liked occasionally to paint straightforward topographical landscapes, depicting buildings such as the cathedral at Chartres (1830) or the belfry at Douai (1871) exactly as they appeared to him.
How much are Corot paintings worth?
The price distribution shows that most of the artworks are sold between US$100,000 and US$500,000.
Where did Camille Corot live?
7th arrondissement
Why did Camille Corot choose to paint outdoors?
Romantic companionship played no part in his life, which was entirely devoted to painting. Back in France, Corot settled into a routine to which he kept for the whole of his life. He always spent the spring and summer months painting outside, making small oil sketches and drawings from nature.