The Studio
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
The painting depicts a woman sitting in a room, facing right. She is dressed in a white top and dark skirt, with a white headscarf. The room has a dark wooden desk and chair, with a vase of red flowers on the desk. The wall behind her features a painting and a small sculpture. The woman is holding a book in her lap, and her gaze is directed to the right. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a French artist known for his landscapes and portraits.