The artwork, titled “Portrait of Laurent Denis Sennegon,” was created by Camille Corot in 1842. This oil on canvas painting, exemplifying the Realism art movement, measures 40 by 34 centimeters. The artwork falls under the genre of portraiture and is currently housed in the Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In the artwork, Laurent Denis Sennegon is depicted seated, turned slightly towards the viewer. He is attired in a dark, formal coat, exuding an air of dignified composure. His face is rendered with a thoughtful, earnest expression, capturing the subtleties of his character. The background is minimally detailed, focusing attention on Sennegon’s visage and posture. The meticulous brushwork and the play of light and shadow exhibit Corot’s refined technique, characteristic of the Realism movement, highlighting both the physical likeness and the inner essence of the subject.
