The Curious Little Girl

Camille Corot

Created:
Movement:
1864
Realism
key Notes:
Intimate portraiture, Innocent curiosity
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Dimensions:
16 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (41.3 x 28.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on cardboard, laid down on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Curious Little Girl by Camille Corot

The Curious Little Girl, painted by Camille Corot in 1864, is an exemplary work that showcases the artist's adeptness in capturing the subtleties of human expression and emotion. Executed in oil on cardboard, laid down on wood, this piece reflects Corot's transition from his earlier landscape focus to more intimate and personal subjects. Corot, a pivotal figure in the Barbizon School, significantly influenced the development of landscape painting and the later Impressionist movement. His ability to blend realism with a poetic sensibility is evident in this work, where the delicate rendering of the girl's features invites viewers into a moment of introspection. The painting is a testament to Corot's skill in using light and shadow to create depth and atmosphere, characteristics that have cemented his legacy in the canon of 19th-century French art. As an artist who bridged the gap between traditional and modern approaches, Corot's contributions continue to be celebrated for their enduring impact on the trajectory of Western art.

Description of the work:

The Curious Little Girl by Camille Corot

Created in 1864, "The Curious Little Girl" by Camille Corot is an oil painting on cardboard, laid down on wood, exemplifying the artist's transition from neoclassicism to realism with its delicate portrayal of a young girl in a natural setting. The work is noted for its soft brushwork and subtle use of light, characteristic of Corot's mature style.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Curious Little Girl