Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Provenance

The artist
Jacques Émile Édouard Brandon (1831–1897)
M. Boucher, Ville d'Avray
M. Pottier, acquired directly from the above, 1908
his sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 16 June 1950, nr. 18
with Wildenstein & Co. Inc., New York, acquired at the above sale
acquired directly from the above by the present owner, 1969
sale (Property of La Salle University) Christie's, New York, 18 April 2018, nr. 32

Iconclass

73C121 Baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Other works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

The Boatman of Mortefontaine
c. 1865-70

Morning in Venice
1834

The Ferry
c. 1868

View of Genzano with a Rider and Peasant
1843 or later

Girl Weaving a Garland
1860-65