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.
Artiste
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Datation
1895/1900
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
overall (including taped edges): 9,5 × 8,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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