The Shadowed Canvas: A Biography of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, born in Paris in 1796 and passing away in London in 1875, wasn’t a revolutionary figure in the grand, dramatic sense often associated with the Romantic or Impressionist movements. Instead, he was a master of quiet observation, a painter who meticulously captured the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere – a true precursor to both styles. His legacy lies not in bold pronouncements but in an extraordinary body of work that reveals a profound connection to the natural world and a remarkably sensitive ey…