The artwork, titled “Young Girl Reading,” was created by Camille Corot circa 1868. This oil-on-panel painting measures 32.5 by 41.3 cm and belongs to the Realism movement. It is a portrait genre work.
In “Young Girl Reading,” the artist, Camille Corot, captures a serene and intimate moment of a young girl deeply engrossed in her reading. Set against a muted, warm-toned background, the girl is depicted with a soft expression of concentration as she leans over a book. The brushwork and use of light emphasize the natural and contemplative mood of the scene, characteristic of the Realism movement. The girl’s attire and the surrounding elements are rendered with a painterly quality that highlights Corot’s masterful technique in bringing everyday life to the canvas.
