Camille CorotFrench, 1796–1875May one see it?
Paris, France
On public display.
25 July 1846 · Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
1847
Death of his father, Jacques Louis Corot
In 1847 the artist's father, Jacques Louis Corot (1771–1847), died.
1847
Delacroix takes note of Corot; Dutilleux becomes a friend
In 1847 Delacroix noted in his journal that Corot was a true artist. On Delacroix's recommendation the painter Constant Dutilleux bought a Corot painting and began a long and rewarding relationship with the artist, bringing him friendship and patrons.
1848
After the Revolution of 1848, a seat on the Salon jury
Corot's public treatment improved dramatically after the Revolution of 1848, when he was admitted to the Salon jury; that year he also received a second-class medal at the Salon. It brought him little state patronage, however.