Agostina (1866). Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas.
Agostina (1866). Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington.The dignified and serious basic mood is concentrated in the melancholy, shaded eye area of the face. The Italian costume, exquisite pearl necklace, and especially the noble facial features framed by wonderfully arranged black hair, exude a classical dignity, as if some figure of ancient legend had suddenly materialized. She embodies the land of longing, Italy. -- source link
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