Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot: The Poet of Light and Landscape Born in Paris on July 16, 1796, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was more than just a painter; he was a conduit between the classical traditions of landscape art and the burgeoning spirit of Impressionism. His life, marked by both privilege and profound artistic struggle, shaped a body of work that continues to captivate with its atmospheric beauty and subtle emotional resonance. The son of a cloth merchant and milliner, Corot’s early life offered a comfortable existence, yet it was his own yearning for freedom and artistic expression t…