Girls at a Well
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Girls at a Well is a 1867 oil by Jules Cornilliet, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, five girls are gathered around a well, their faces and bodies rendered in soft, gentle light. The girls wear long dresses and head coverings, with one girl leaning against the well, another sitting on the ground, and the rest standing or bending to fetch water. The artist has used oil paint to create a warm, earthy tone, with the well and surrounding stones depicted in muted browns and grays. The girls' clothing is rendered in soft blues and reds, adding a touch of color to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jules Cornilliet (1830–1886) was an artist, born in Versailles.
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