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
story of the work:

"Jean Renoir Sewing" is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir that depicts his son, Jean Renoir, engaged in the act of sewing, showcasing the artist's characteristic use of soft brushwork and vibrant color palette. This work exemplifies Renoir's focus on intimate, domestic scenes and his ability to capture the tender moments of everyday life within his family.

Description of the work:

"Jean Renoir Sewing" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts the artist's son engaged in the act of sewing, rendered with soft brushwork characteristic of Renoir's Impressionist style. The composition is marked by a harmonious interplay of light and color, with delicate attention to the textures of fabric and the gentle expression on the child's face.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Jean Renoir Sewing