The artwork, titled “Young Girl Learning to Write,” is a genre painting created by Camille Corot. Executed in oil on panel, it belongs to the Realism movement and measures 42.1 by 37.6 centimeters. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
In this piece, a young girl is portrayed immersed in the act of writing, seated at a wooden table with a large open book before her. She is shown with a focused demeanor, holding a quill in her right hand while her left hand steadies the book. The girl’s attire is simple yet detailed, with a dark dress and a vivid red ribbon in her hair, adding a splash of color that contrasts with the muted tones of the background. The setting appears modest, reflecting an everyday scene that accentuates the theme of learning and education. The use of light and shadow in the artwork highlights the girl’s concentration and the texture of her surroundings, characteristic of the Realism movement’s emphasis on depicting ordinary life with authenticity and meticulous detail.
