Portrait of a Child
1835 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
An oil on canvas portrait depicting a young child dressed in dark clothing and a brimmed hat. The work is housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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While best known for his atmospheric landscapes, Corot produced several intimate figure studies that demonstrate his remarkable skill in capturing character. This particular portrait highlights his use of a subdued, tonal palette, which predates his more famous 'souvenir' style landscapes. The child's direct gaze and understated attire lend the painting an enduring, timeless quality.
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Portrait of a Child
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1835
