The artwork entitled “Housekeeper,” created by Camille Corot in 1828, is an oil painting on canvas. It measures 29.8 by 24.1 centimeters and belongs to the Realism art movement. This piece is a portrait and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an elderly woman with a solemn expression. She is dressed in a traditional manner with a white bonnet and a shawl draped around her shoulders. The background is dark and subdued, focusing the viewer’s attention on the woman’s face and attire. The realistic rendering of the subject’s features and clothing exemplifies Corot’s attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subject. The presence of inscriptions in the upper right corner adds an additional layer of intrigue to the painting.
