Who painted Corinne au Cap Misène?

Corinne au Cap Misène was painted by François Gérard in 1819.

Where can I see Corinne au Cap Misène?

Corinne au Cap Misène is held by Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

What movement is Corinne au Cap Misène?

Corinne au Cap Misène is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Corinne au Cap Misène?

Museum-quality prints of Corinne au Cap Misène are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Corinne au Cap Misène

François Gérard , 1819

Corinne au Cap Misène is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist François Gérard. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

This painting shows a woman by the sea, set in a dramatic Italian landscape. François Gérard used oil paint to capture her in 1819. The scene comes from a famous novel about a poet and her love.

It’s based on Corinne, a novel by Madame de Staël. The title refers to a real place near Naples.

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Overview

Corinne au Cap Misène is an oil-on-canvas painting created by François Gérard between 1819 and 1821. It is currently held in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Corinne, the protagonist of Madame de Staël's 1808 novel, at Cape Miseno. The scene is set in a dramatic Italian landscape and features Corinne contemplating an Ancient Greek poet.

Technique & Style

François Gérard employed oil paint to capture the figure of Corinne against a backdrop of sea and landscape, utilizing the medium to convey a sense of drama and atmosphere.

Context

The painting is based on a popular novel of its time, Corinne, which explores themes of poetry and love. The title references a real location near Naples, grounding the narrative in historical and geographical context.