Femme dans un hamac

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, milieu du XIXe siècle

This is a drawing of a hammock holding an object surrounded by abstract, flowing lines. The drawing shows a central feature, possibly an abstract representation of a figure within a hammock, made with freehand pencil lines. The background and surrounding space consist of simple, minimal, and expressive line work, which suggests a relaxed and tranquil setting with some shading and swirling elements around the hammock that appear to be foliage or a natural environment. The drawing's loose and sketchy style gives it an unfinished and spontaneous appearance.
Artiste
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Datation
milieu du XIXe siècle
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Graphite sur papier vélin
Dimensions
15,1 × 18,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a hammock holding an object surrounded by abstract, flowing lines. The drawing shows a central feature, possibly an abstract representation of a figure within a hammock, made with freehand pencil lines. The background and surrounding space consist of simple, minimal, and expressive line work, which suggests a relaxed and tranquil setting with some shading and swirling elements around the hammock that appear to be foliage or a natural environment. The drawing's loose and sketchy style gives it an unfinished and spontaneous appearance.

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot