Artwork
Near the Lake
Near the Lake is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 95654
- Credit line
- Potter Palmer Collection
About this work
Overview
Near the Lake is an oil on canvas painting depicting a serene scene of a man and a young girl leaning against a fence.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects are immersed in a tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by lush foliage near a lake. The man is smoking, and both figures wear straw hats, capturing a moment of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's use of impasto, a technique that creates textured effects through thick layers of paint, adding depth to the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.
