The artwork, titled “Portrait of Louise Claire Sennegon, future Madame Charmois,” was created by the artist Camille Corot in the year 1837. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and measures 43 x 35 cm. This portrait genre artwork captures the likeness of Louise Claire Sennegon with a sense of intimate yet respectful contemplation.
In the artwork, Louise Claire Sennegon is depicted seated against an outdoor backdrop that subtly blends into the background with a painterly sky and distant landscape. Her attire, a white, flowing dress complemented by a bonnet embellished with blue undertones, is rendered with careful attention to detail. Her pose is both elegant and relaxed, with one hand delicately resting against her face and the other placed on her lap. The soft, natural light illuminates her features, revealing a serene yet introspective expression. Corot’s subdued palette and gentle brushstrokes convey a sense of tranquility and grace, characteristic of the Romanticism movement’s focus on emotion and individual expression.
