Lucie Berard (Child in White)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Created:
Movement:
1883
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist portraiture, Soft brushwork
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Dimensions:
61.3 × 49.8 cm (24 3/8 × 19 5/8 in.); Framed: 84.2 × 73.1 × 9.6 cm (33 1/8 × 28 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Lucie Berard (Child in White)" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts the daughter of Paul Berard, a banker and Renoir's patron, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing the innocence and charm of childhood. The painting exemplifies Renoir's Impressionist style, characterized by soft brushwork and a focus on light and color, reflecting his ability to convey the delicate textures of the child's white dress and the surrounding atmosphere.

Description of the work:

"Lucie Berard (Child in White)" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts a young girl dressed in a white garment, seated against a softly rendered background that emphasizes the delicate interplay of light and shadow. The painting showcases Renoir's characteristic use of loose brushwork and a vibrant color palette, capturing the subject's youthful innocence and the texture of her attire with a sense of immediacy and warmth.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Lucie Berard (Child in White)