Artwork
Young Woman in a Pink Skirt
Young Woman in a Pink Skirt is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's 'Young Woman in a Pink Skirt' is a 1847 oil painting held at the Clark Art Institute. It exemplifies Corot's style, which blended traditional techniques with innovative approaches.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated young woman in a white top and pink skirt, gazing to her left against a dark, indistinct background. Her calm demeanor is conveyed through soft brushstrokes and subtle facial expression.
Technique & Style
Corot employed a naturalistic yet refined approach, characteristic of his work. The contrast between the vibrant pink skirt and dark background is a notable aspect of the composition, achieved through Corot's use of oil paint.
History & Provenance
Created in 1847, 'Young Woman in a Pink Skirt' is associated with the Barbizon School, a group that influenced the development of Impressionism. The painting is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Artist & collection
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.
