1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Hat Pin (Le chapeau epingle) is a 1894 ink by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s head turned slightly away, her hair pulled back with a few loose strands. She wears a hat pinned with a flower—just one small bloom—and the lines of her hair and clothing blur into the background. The whole image is made of quick, scratchy marks, like someone drew it fast with a sharp tool. The artist focused on tiny details, like the flower’s delicate petals, while the rest stays loose and sketchy. This style was meant to feel quick and real, like a snapshot. Next, check out Impressionism for more art like this.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
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