Artwork
Woman in a Hammock
Woman in a Hammock is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left in red pencil: X ; on verso: abbreviated graphite sketch of woman's head
- Markings
- Marked:Corot's studio sale stamp
About this work
Overview
Woman in a Hammock is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot in 1836. It captures a reclining female figure in a hammock, executed with characteristic delicate graphite lines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing portrays a serene female figure at rest, enveloped by a cluttered domestic environment of mismatched furniture and draped fabrics. The scene conveys a sense of everyday intimacy.
Technique & Style
Corot employed loose, rapid graphite lines and soft shading to achieve depth, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. This approach reflects the transitional stylistic period between Neo-Classicism and the emerging plein-air techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836, the work exemplifies Corot's role in bridging traditional Neo-Classical methods with influences that would later shape Impressionism. Provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
Executed in the mid-19th century, the drawing's style aligns with the artistic tendencies of its time, particularly in its handling of light and shadow, a precursor to Impressionist innovations.
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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.
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