Young Woman Sewing

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Created:
Movement:
1879
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist intimacy, Domestic tranquility
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Dimensions:
61.4 × 50.5 cm (24 3/16 × 19 7/8 in.); Framed: 84.2 × 75 × 10.5 cm (33 1/8 × 29 1/2 × 4 1/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Young Woman Sewing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Young Woman Sewing, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1879, exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing intimate, everyday moments with a sense of warmth and vitality. Renoir, a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, often focused on domestic scenes and the play of light, which is evident in this work through the soft rendering of the woman's features and the gentle illumination of her surroundings.

The painting reflects Renoir's interest in the human figure and his ability to convey texture and color with fluid brushstrokes, a hallmark of his style during this period. Historically, Renoir's works contributed significantly to the Impressionist movement, challenging traditional artistic conventions and emphasizing the importance of capturing fleeting moments. This piece, like many of his others, underscores his commitment to portraying the beauty of everyday life, a theme that resonated with contemporary audiences and continues to be celebrated today.

Description of the work:

Young Woman Sewing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Created in 1879, "Young Woman Sewing" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style through its loose brushwork and vibrant color palette. The artwork depicts a serene domestic scene, capturing the intimate moment of a woman engaged in sewing, and is part of the collection at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Young Woman Sewing