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Young Woman in a Garden, by Auguste Renoir, oil, 1916

Young Woman in a Garden

Auguste Renoir

1916

oil

canvas

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Young Woman in a Garden is a 1916 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Auguste Renoir
When & what style?
1916 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a young woman in a garden, surrounded by lush greenery. She is dressed in a light-colored dress and hat, with her face turned towards the viewer. The scene is rendered in soft, impressionistic brushstrokes, with a focus on capturing the play of light and color. The woman's pose is relaxed, with one hand resting on her lap and the other holding a small object. The background is a blur of green and yellow, with hints of blue sky peeking through the foliage. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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