Jean Renoir Sewing

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Created:
Movement:
1899/1900
Impressionism
key Notes:
Intimate portraiture; Impressionist brushwork
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Dimensions:
55.4 × 46.3 cm (21 3/4 × 18 1/4 in.); Framed: 68.3 × 60.1 × 6.1 cm (26 7/8 × 23 5/8 × 2 3/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Jean Renoir Sewing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Jean Renoir Sewing, created by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1899/1900, is an oil on canvas painting that captures the artist's son, Jean Renoir, engaged in the intimate act of sewing. This work exemplifies Renoir's mastery in portraying domestic scenes with a sense of warmth and immediacy, characteristic of his Impressionist style. The painting is notable for its soft brushwork and vibrant color palette, which convey a sense of movement and light. Renoir's focus on family life and everyday moments reflects his broader artistic interest in capturing the beauty of ordinary experiences. As a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, Renoir's work significantly influenced the development of modern art by emphasizing the importance of light and color over precise detail. The subject of the painting, Jean Renoir, would later become a renowned filmmaker, further extending the artistic legacy of the Renoir family.

Description of the work:

"Jean Renoir Sewing" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1899/1900, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style with its loose brushwork and vibrant color palette. The artwork depicts Renoir's son, Jean, engaged in the intimate and domestic activity of sewing, capturing a moment of everyday life with warmth and sensitivity.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Jean Renoir Sewing