Artwork
Lady with Daisies
Lady with Daisies is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Lady with Daisies is a 1870 oil painting by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, exemplifying his blend of traditional and innovative techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a natural setting, wearing a white dress with red and blue accents and daisies in her dark hair. Her direct gaze and elegant attire convey refinement, while the daisies add a playful touch.
Technique & Style
Corot's use of oil paint achieves a warm, earthy tone in the background, contrasting with the subject's attire. The work is characteristic of the Realist movement, combining classical composition with observed detail.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Hungarian National Gallery, a testament to Corot's influence beyond France.
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Artist
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (UK: KORR-oh, US: kə-ROH, kor-OH; French: ; 16 July 1796 – 22 February 1875), or simply Camille Corot, was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching.
