Baigneuse assise
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Baigneuse assise is a 1905 by Auguste Renoir, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting with her legs bent, her back turned slightly. Her hair is loose, and her arms rest on her knees. The lines are soft and fuzzy, like quick strokes with a pencil or charcoal. The drawing feels unfinished, almost like a practice sketch. The artist didn’t focus on details—just the big shapes and curves of her body. If you like this loose style, look up sfumato.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
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