Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Classical Elegance, Luminous Portraiture
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Dimensions:
32 1/4 x 25 1/2 in. (81.9 x 64.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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Sibylle by Camille Corot (1875)

Sibylle, painted by Camille Corot in 1875, is an exemplary work of the artist's mature style, characterized by its delicate interplay of light and shadow. Corot, a pivotal figure in the transition from traditional landscape painting to the Impressionist movement, often infused his works with a poetic sensibility. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, reflects his mastery in capturing the ethereal quality of his subjects. Corot's influence on subsequent generations of artists is significant, as he bridged the gap between the classical and the modern. His ability to convey mood and atmosphere in his paintings has earned him a lasting place in art history. The work is a testament to Corot's enduring legacy and his contribution to the evolution of 19th-century French painting.

Description of the work:

"Sibylle" by Camille Corot, created in 1875, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's transition towards a more poetic and atmospheric style, characteristic of his later works. The painting features a contemplative female figure, rendered with soft brushwork and a muted color palette, reflecting Corot's mastery in capturing mood and emotion.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Sibylle