Child with Blond Hair

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1895/1900

The artwork depicts the head and shoulders of a child with blond hair. The child is positioned slightly tilted, with their face showing soft, rounded features. The hair is painted with loose, flowing strokes, showing texture and movement. The child's eyes are closed or slightly downcast, and their lips are painted with a subtle, natural color. They are wearing a light-colored garment with a ruffled collar. The background is a mix of muted colors, with a textured appearance typical of canvas. The style is impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on light and color.
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Date
1895/1900
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall (including taped edges): 9.5 × 8.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts the head and shoulders of a child with blond hair. The child is positioned slightly tilted, with their face showing soft, rounded features. The hair is painted with loose, flowing strokes, showing texture and movement. The child's eyes are closed or slightly downcast, and their lips are painted with a subtle, natural color. They are wearing a light-colored garment with a ruffled collar. The background is a mix of muted colors, with a textured appearance typical of canvas. The style is impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on light and color.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir