Who painted Child's Bust, Turned to the Right?

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right was painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1908.

Where can I see Child's Bust, Turned to the Right?

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right

Pierre-Auguste Renoir , 1908

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is a print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1961.293
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection

About this work

Overview

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is a print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created around 1908. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a child's face turned to the right, gazing downward. The child's hair is tied back with a bow, and a simple dress is visible. The subject is rendered in a straightforward, observational manner.

Technique & Style

Renoir employed loose, expressive lines to capture the child's features, leaving some areas of the composition relatively undefined. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light and shadow defining the subject's form against a minimally detailed background.