Mary Magdalene in Meditation (Madeleine en meditation)

1858

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows a scene viewed from an elevated angle looking down at a seated figure. The horizon is high in the composition, emphasizing the sky filled with horizontal lines suggesting clouds. The landscape has undulating lines indicating hills or dunes. The brushstrokes are fluid and sketch-like, with expressive, casual lines creating movement and texture. The color palette is sepia against an off-white background, giving the image a timeless feel. The composition is minimalistic yet expressive, using line texture for depth and interest.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65510105

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