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Bouquet of Lilacs, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1889

Bouquet of Lilacs

Auguste Renoir

1889

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bouquet of Lilacs is a 1889 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, depicting Bouquet, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bouquet of lilacs in a blue vase. The flowers are pink and purple, with green leaves. The background is dark, with some light shining on the flowers. The bouquet is the main focus of the painting. The flowers are arranged in a loose, natural way, with some of them spilling out of the vase. The leaves are a deep green color and add a pop of contrast to the painting. The artist who created this beautiful floral arrangement is 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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