Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Repose
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot
A poetic and atmospheric landscape by Corot, featuring a reclining figure in a soft, silver-toned setting.
Marietta
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot
1843 · Paper, Oil Paint
A serene and masterfully painted figure study by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, featuring a reclining nude in a warm, muted palette.
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence with earthy terracotta warmth — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Terracotta clay, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1843 during Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's travels in Italy, this intimate oil study depicts a reclining figure known as Marietta. The work beautifully illustrates Corot's mastery of tone and light, utilizing a harmonious palette of warm ochre, soft creams, and muted greens to create a sense of timeless tranquility.
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