Trait de crayon
School : France
Description
Album Corot Jean-Baptiste -30-, folio 14, dessiné au recto ; Carnet de croquis à couverture de toile brune composé de 46 feuillets. Le plat de devant reçoit le cachet de la vente Corot. H. 0,126 ; L. 0,205. Les folios 35 à 37, et 44, sont vierges
About this work
The artwork titled "Trait de crayon", attributed to Corot Camille (1796-1875), is preserved at musée du Louvre. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: mine de plomb. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée du Louvre preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Corot Camille (1796-1875) est l'auteur de Trait de crayon, oeuvre conservée au musée du Louvre. La réalisation fait appel à mine de plomb. Dimensions de l'oeuvre : H. en m 0,127 ; L. en m 0,201. L'oeuvre date de la 2e quart 19e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille, dit Camille Corot ; Paris, 1796 ; Paris, 1875.
Creation context
Le moment historique de la 2e quart 19e siècle éclaire la démarche de Corot Camille (1796-1875) lorsqu'il crée Trait de crayon. Cette réalisation, préservée au musée du Louvre, contient les résonances d'un milieu artistique en pleine mutation, où tradition et modernité s'entrechoquent pour produire des œuvres d'une grande originalité.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Trait de crayon » is held at musée du Louvre, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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