Artwork

Retrato de mujer

Retrato de mujer, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil, 1890
Retrato de mujer, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, oil, 1890

Retrato de mujer is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Retrato de mujer is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, dated to around 1890. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a young, red-haired girl in a white dress with a black neck bow. Her averted gaze and slightly turned face convey a sense of quiet contemplation, evoking a personal, introspective moment.

Technique & Style

Renoir employs a dark, blurred background to highlight his subject, while the girl's unkempt, red hair accentuates her youth. The overall composition and color palette create a warm, intimate atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1890, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden
Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden, Walter Richard Sickert

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Artist

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Retrato de mujer?

Retrato de mujer was painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1890.

Where can I see Retrato de mujer?

Retrato de mujer is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.