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The Letter by Camille Corot

The Letter

The Letter

The Met

Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)

Date: ca. 1865

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (54.6 x 36.2 cm)

Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1929

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A woman with dark hair and a red ribbon sits in an armchair, holding a letter

Detailed Description

A vertical oil painting depicts a woman seated in a dark, upholstered armchair, positioned slightly to the right of the center. Her head is tilted downwards and to the right, with her gaze directed towards her lap. Her dark hair is pulled back, and a red ribbon is visible near the top of her head. She wears a light-colored, off-the-shoulder dress with a dark green bodice and long, light-brown sleeves. Her left arm rests on the dark, curved armrest of the chair, while her right hand gently holds a white letter or piece of paper in her lap. The background is predominantly dark and indistinct, with a faint, lighter rectangular shape, possibly a framed picture, visible in the upper right quadrant. The lighting illuminates her face, shoulders, and the front of her dress, creating a contrast with the darker surroundings. The overall palette consists of warm browns, deep greens, and creamy whites, with subtle highlights.

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