Claude Renoir, Turned to the Left
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a young girl looking down and slightly to the left. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple collar that’s just visible. The drawing is soft and smudged, with no sharp lines—just gentle shading. The artist left her face mostly in shadow, making her look thoughtful. This was painted in 1904, when Renoir was older and often worked in loose, sketchy styles. If you like this style, look up Pierre-Auguste Renoir for more of his work.
