Interrupted Reading c. 1870

jeanbaptistecamillecorot

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"Interrupted Reading", painted circa 1870 by the French artist Camille Corot, depicts a young woman in a relaxed pose, seemingly caught in a moment of contemplation. Her downcast gaze and resting hand suggest a pause in her reading, inviting the viewer to imagine what thoughts might be swirling in her mind. Corot's masterful use of light and shadow creates a soft, ethereal atmosphere, characteristic of his later work, and contributes to the painting's overall sense of tranquility.