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Lady with Daisies, by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, oil, 1870

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Lady with Daisies is a 1870 oil by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
When & what style?
1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting features a woman with dark hair adorned with daisies, wearing a white dress with red and blue accents. Her right hand is raised to her hair, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The use of daisies in her hair adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the portrait. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot
Artist

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

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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