Boid-Guillaumi, near Rouen. A Gate Flanked by Two Posts

Camille Corot completed this quiet scene near Rouen showing a gate flanked by two posts. The silvery light and soft greens are characteristic of his mature style. Corot captured the French countryside with poetic simplicity.

The artist's ability to render atmosphere and mood influenced the Impressionists who followed. His landscapes feel both specific and dreamlike. This work is held at Ca' Pesaro in Venice.