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Flowers in Greenhouse, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1864

Flowers in Greenhouse

Auguste Renoir

1864

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Flowers in Greenhouse is a 1864 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Realism work, depicting Flower, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1864 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a collection of flowers in a greenhouse. The flowers are in pots and planters, and they're arranged on a table or bench. There are white, pink, and blue flowers, and some green leaves. The background is dark and blurry, but it looks like there might be some trees or other plants behind the flowers. The flowers are painted in a lot of detail, with soft brushstrokes and gentle colors. The overall effect is peaceful and serene. It's like looking at a quiet little garden on a sunny day. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out 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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