Woman Reading
1898
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 page1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Woman Reading is a 1898 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, depicting Reading, held at Clark Art Institute.
In this painting, a woman sits in a chair, engrossed in reading a book. Her face is tilted slightly downward, and her hair is styled in an updo. The room's background is softly blurred, with hints of green and white. The woman's attire is elegant, with a white dress that drapes elegantly around her body. Her posture conveys a sense of comfort and relaxation, as if she has been reading for a while. This serene scene invites contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, look up 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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