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Woman in a Hammock

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a hammock holding an object surrounded by abstract, flowing lines. The drawing shows a central feature, possibly an abstract representation of a figure within a hammock, made with freehand pencil lines. The background and surrounding space consist of simple, minimal, and expressive line work, which suggests a relaxed and tranquil setting with some shading and swirling elements around the hammock that appear to be foliage or a natural environment. The drawing's loose and sketchy style gives it an unfinished and spontaneous appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7397 × 6087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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