Agostina
1866
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot brings us face-to-face with Agostina, a striking model dressed in traditional Italian folk attire complete with a floral apron and layered coral necklaces. While Corot is famous for his dreamy, misty landscapes, he had a deep fascination with the everyday people he encountered during his travels to Italy. Her direct, somewhat melancholic gaze stands out boldly against the loosely brushed, atmospheric background of a hillside village. This portrait perfectly captures the transition from traditional realism to the loose, light-filled style that would soon explode into the Impressionist movement.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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