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Bather Drying her Right Leg, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1910

Bather Drying her Right Leg

Auguste Renoir

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Bather Drying her Right Leg is a 1910 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Post-Impressionism work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman sitting on a rock, her body turned to the right as she dries her right leg with a cloth. Her long, brown hair cascades down her back, and she wears a ring on her right hand. The background is a soft, impressionistic blend of blues, greens, and yellows, evoking a serene outdoor setting. The woman's pose and the way she's drying her leg convey a sense of quiet intimacy and everyday life. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes adds to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

About the artist

Portrait of Auguste Renoir
Artist

Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.

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