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Seated Woman with Bared Breast, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1918

Seated Woman with Bared Breast

Auguste Renoir

1918

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Western Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Seated Woman with Bared Breast is a 1918 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1918 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Western Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman sitting with her bare breast exposed. She is wearing an orange skirt and a white cloth draped over her left shoulder. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she is looking down to her right. The background of the painting is a mix of colors, including yellow, brown, and red. The woman's posture and facial expression convey a sense of calmness and serenity. The artist's use of color and brushstrokes adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. The painting's focus on the woman's figure and the use of warm colors create a sense of comfort and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's use of color and technique, 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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