CAMILLE COROT (1796-1875) - Lot 40

CAMILLE COROT (1796-1875) "The Birch Trees, Description: reprint of a work by Camille Corot by the engraver Ricardo de Los Rios, published by A.Salomon et Ardail in Paris. Ricardo de Los Rios (1846 - 1929) was a Spanish painter, aquafortist engraver and illustrator. Sheet size: 38 x 25.3cm; bowl size: 13.6 x 18.5cm Date: late 19th / early 20th century Technique: copperplate engraving Condition: good For a long time, he was considered an amateur painter who was free to travel not only throughout France, but also to Italy, where he lived three times. During his travels, he painted idyllic landscapes, usually with small figures, according to the rules of classical landscape painting. Known for his philanthropy, he was also one of the founders of the Barbizon school.