Girl Weaving a Garland

1860–65
Not on view
Corot painted at least four versions of this subject. As in his paintings of women as muses, Corot uses the female figure as a gentle evocation of artistic inspiration. The wreath may refer to the rewards of creativity.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Girl Weaving a Garland
  • Artist: Camille Corot (French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
  • Date: 1860–65
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (41.9 x 29.8 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.100.562
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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