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Camille Corot
Beauty is in Art It’s the birthday of the artist Camille Corot (“CAH-MEEL CAH-row”), born in Paris. Corot was a French painter, famous for his landscapes, and he inspired the landscape painting of the Impressionists. Corot’s quotes about painting are inspiring to gardeners. Here’s a little sample of his sensitive perspective on the natural world:…
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This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 16, 1796 On this day, dear garden friend, the world received a gift it scarcely deserved – one Camille Corot, born amidst the bustling streets of Paris, though his heart would forever…
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