Roda de Amores; Nascer do Sol
Look closely at this dreamy, sun-dappled meadow, where a group of mischievous cherubs are having the time of their lives. Some are holding hands in a joyful circle dance, while others crawl through the grass or boldly climb the tall, feathery trees. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, a master of the French landscape, added these playful mythological figures late in his career to infuse his serene nature scenes with a touch of poetic magic. Though often linked to the Barbizon school, his loose brushwork and focus on light directly paved the way for the Impressionists who would soon take the art world by storm.