Patrick Bade
Corot and Barbizon
Summary
Camille Corot (1796–1875) was a French landscape and portrait painter. Known for his seemingly simple and artless style, he is one of the most frequently forged artists in history. He was also known for being a kind and helpful mentor to young artists and for having worked alongside the young Impressionists of the 19th century. The lecture also touches upon artists equipment of the time, such as collapsible easels and the development of metal paint tubes.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.
Yes, I think he was, but I think he was probably more inspired by Courbet.
It’s artists who lived and worked in the Barbizon area. But stylistically, in subject matter it’s a school of landscape painters who are based in Barbizon.
Yes, yes they did. Constable thought that they were worth preserving and that they were important. However, they were never exhibited in his lifetime. The best place to see them is in the Victoria and Albert Museum.