1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Young woman seated, with neck and shoulders uncovered is a 1896 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting shows a young woman seated, with her neck and shoulders uncovered. She is wearing a pink dress with a white lace top, and her dark hair is pulled back. The background is a warm, muted color. The woman's face is turned to the left, and her eyes are cast downward. Her skin has a soft, rosy glow, and her features are delicate. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Look up the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir to learn more.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
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