Paris, 1870. A young woman is deep in thought. Her eyes, which are in shadow, gaze into the middle-distance and her lips are relaxed. With her left hand, she plays with a lock of hair – a well-practised habit whilst she poses. For January's picture of the month, art historian Isaac Nugent explores Lucian Freud’s connection to Corot’s ‘Italian Woman’. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more. Digital activity at the National Gallery is supported by @BloombergDotOrg #DigitalAccelerator #Corot #LucianFreud #Freud #ArtHistory #Painting