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Self-portrait, c. 1818-1821 (oil on paper)
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Self-portrait, c. 1818-1821 (oil on paper)
1197506 Self-portrait, c.1818-1821 (oil on paper) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 22x16.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22549882
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1810s 1818 1820s 1821 Auto Portrait Autoportrait Aversion Background Barbizon Barbizon School Behaviour Blue Eyes Brown Background Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Corot Dark Hair Direct Gaze Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Eye Colour Facial Feature Ground Hair Style Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Looking At Camera Looking Away Naturalism Oil On Paper One Man Only Outer Garment Pensive Quarter Length Realism Realist Self Portrait Shirt Short Hair Solemn Temperament Thought Turning Away Young Man Young Men 19th Century European Art Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking
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This self-portrait, created by the renowned French artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot between 1818 and 1821, offers a glimpse into the introspective nature of the artist. The close-up composition allows us to study every detail of his face, revealing a man deep in contemplation. Corot's brown hair frames his face as he gazes away from the viewer with solemn blue eyes. His expression is one of aversion, as if lost in thought or perhaps contemplating something profound. Dressed in a jacket that blends seamlessly with the background, Corot appears pensive and absorbed in his own world. The realism and naturalism evident in this oil painting showcase Corot's mastery of capturing human temperament and behavior on canvas. With a direct gaze towards the camera, he invites us to join him in his private musings. The rich color palette employed by Corot adds depth to this portrait while emphasizing his dark hair and facial features. Against an indistinct backdrop, we are drawn solely to Corot himself - an adult figure turned inwardly. This self-portrait serves as both a testament to Corot's skill as an artist and an intimate window into his innermost thoughts. It stands as a remarkable example of early nineteenth-century European art and solidifies Corot's place among the greats of French artistic history.
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