Girl Weaving a Garland

Camille Corot

Created:
Movement:
1865
Realism
key Notes:
Pastoral tranquility, Delicate craftsmanship
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Dimensions:
16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (41.9 x 29.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Girl Weaving a Garland by Camille Corot

Camille Corot, a pivotal figure in 19th-century French painting, created "Girl Weaving a Garland" in 1865 using oil on canvas. This work exemplifies Corot's transition from the Neoclassical tradition to a more naturalistic approach, which would later influence the Impressionists. The painting captures a serene moment, highlighting Corot's skill in rendering light and texture, particularly in the depiction of the girl's delicate features and the lush surrounding foliage. Corot's ability to blend portraiture with landscape elements is evident in this piece, showcasing his unique contribution to the development of modern art. As a mentor to younger artists, Corot's influence extended beyond his own works, impacting the trajectory of French painting during a period of significant artistic evolution. His legacy is marked by a harmonious balance between realism and poetic interpretation, as seen in this evocative composition.

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Girl Weaving a Garland by Camille Corot

Created in 1865, "Girl Weaving a Garland" by Camille Corot is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's transition from neoclassicism to realism, capturing a serene moment of a young girl engaged in the delicate task of weaving flowers. The artwork is noted for its soft brushwork and muted color palette, characteristic of Corot's mature style, and is housed in the Musée du Louvre in Paris.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Girl Weaving a Garland