1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
The guitar player is a 1890 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting depicts a young woman sitting in a chair, holding a guitar. She is dressed in a white dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, and her dark hair is pulled back into a bun. The background of the painting is a warm, muted color, with hints of red and orange. The woman's face is turned to the left, and her eyes are cast downward, as if she is lost in thought. Her hands are positioned on the guitar, with her fingers placed on the strings. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of intimacy and coziness, drawing the viewer into the woman's private world. For more on the artist's use of color and light, explore the works of 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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