Père Fournaise
1875
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
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Artist
Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
See the richer artist page1875
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Père Fournaise is a 1875 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a man sitting at a table, wearing a black hat and vest over a white shirt. He holds a spoon in his right hand, with his left hand resting on the table. A glass of amber liquid sits in front of him. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The man's gaze is directed at the viewer, and his facial expression is calm and introspective. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture on the canvas. This painting showcases Renoir's ability to capture everyday moments with elegance and simplicity. If you're interested in exploring more works by Renoir, you can look up the artist: Pierre-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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