Woman in a Hammock

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, midden 19e eeuw

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.
Kunstenaar
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Datering
midden 19e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
15,1 × 18,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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