A Gust of Wind by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. A solitary figure walks along a windswept path beside a massive, dark tree under a turbulent, cloudy sky.

A Gust of Wind

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

1868 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and atmospheric landscape capturing the raw power of nature through wind-blown trees and a stormy sky.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in the 1860s, this work by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot masterfully depicts the dynamic energy of a storm. The composition is dominated by a great tree bending under the force of a gale, while a small figure on the path provides a sense of scale and human perseverance against the elements. Corot’s signature silvery-gray palette creates a luminous, brooding atmosphere characteristic of his later Barbizon-influenced style.

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