Algerien
1871 Rijksmuseum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a young woman in orientalist attire reclining in a pastoral landscape. It is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.
Did you know?
While best known for his soft, atmospheric landscapes, Corot also produced a series of figure studies later in his career that were often kept private during his lifetime. This particular work exemplifies his move away from strict classical subjects toward more intimate, atmospheric depictions of figures integrated into nature.
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Algerien
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1871
