Young Woman at the Fountain by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. A young woman in traditional European peasant dress stands beside a stone fountain, holding a rope attached to a ceramic jug.

Young Woman at the Fountain

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a young woman at a fountain, rendered with Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot's signature soft, painterly light.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted around 1860, this work by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot captures a quiet moment of daily life with remarkable sensitivity. The young woman's vibrant red and green attire stands out against the muted, hazy landscape typical of Corot's later style, creating a sense of timeless elegance and rustic charm.