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Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?)

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?), by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, pastel, 1900
Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?), by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, pastel, 1900

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?) is a pastel drawing by the Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Lady with Green Hat (Mlle.

Inscription
Inscribed:recto: at upper left in graphite in later hand: [1]935 [in rectangle]; at lower left in graphite in later hand: 17 [circled]; verso: at lower center in graphite in later hand: 1935
Markings
Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?) is a drawing executed as a counterproof of pastel on thin Japanese paper, later mounted on wove paper, attributed to Auguste Renoir and dated to circa 1900.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman with curly blonde hair, dressed in a green-collared dress, and wearing a matching green hat, her gaze directed to the right. The subject's identity, suggested as Mlle. Dieterle, remains tentative.

Technique & Style

Characterized by the use of pastel in a counterproof technique, the drawing exhibits soft, blended colors against a muted brown-beige background, aligning with Impressionist principles of capturing light and color.

History & Provenance

Created around 1900, specific details regarding the artwork's early ownership and exhibition history are not provided in available information.

Context

This piece reflects Renoir's contribution to Impressionism, a movement emphasizing everyday life and the play of natural light, though the indoor setting here focuses on the subject's portraiture.

Legacy

While not singled out as a landmark work, it represents Renoir's Impressionist practice and might direct viewers to explore his broader oeuvre and the Impressionist movement at large.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Artist

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?)?

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?) was painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1900.

Where can I see Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?)?

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?)?

Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Lady with Green Hat (Mlle. Dieterle?)?

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