Self-portrait 1825

This self-portrait by French artist Camille Corot, painted in 1825, captures the artist in his studio, holding his palette and brushes. The intimate composition, with Corot depicted against a dark background, emphasizes the artist's presence and his dedication to his craft. The painting exemplifies Corot's early style, characterized by a meticulous realism and a focus on light and shadow. This work, now housed in the Louvre Museum, provides a glimpse into the early career of one of France's most celebrated landscape painters.