1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Portrait of Jean is a 1899 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, depicting Jean Renoir, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The painting depicts a young girl with blonde hair, adorned with a red bow, wearing a red dress. The background is a muted green color. The girl's face is turned slightly to the right, and her expression is neutral. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. This portrait showcases Renoir's ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion and expression. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore 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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