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Girl Tatting, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1906

Girl Tatting

Auguste Renoir

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Girl Tatting is a 1906 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1906 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a young girl with blonde hair, wearing a white dress adorned with intricate designs. She is intently focused on her task, holding a small object in her right hand and a thread in her left. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The girl's face is softly lit, with a subtle smile playing on her lips. Her eyes are cast downward, fixed on the object she is working with. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works 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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