Reverie (ca. 1860–65)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Discover the serene beauty of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's "Reverie" (ca. 1860-1865), an expressive portrait that reflects a profound sense of inner contemplation. This painting captures a young woman lost in thought, her gaze distant as she lightly supports her head with a languid hand. Seated on a rustic wooden chair, she holds a closed book, suggesting perhaps a pause in her reading that has drifted into a daydream.The subject is depicted in traditional attire, enriched with subtle colors and meticulous details—from the red accents of her outfit to the intricate lace and embroidery of her blouse. Corot's use of earth tones and the soft, diffused light encompassing the figure emphasize the tranquil and introspective mood of the painting."Reverie" stands out as an evocative work in Corot's repertoire, blending his talent for landscape with his lesser-known, yet profound, approach to portraiture.
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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching. He is a pivotal figure in landscape painting and his vast output simultaneously references the Neo-Classical tradition and anticipates the plein-air innovations of Impressionism.