Artwork
Portrait of Renoir
Portrait of Renoir is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Frédéric Bazille. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
They shared a studio with Monet, and you can almost feel the camaraderie—like a snapshot of a quiet moment between artists.
You see a young man with a thick beard, sitting sideways in a chair, one arm resting on the back.
This is Renoir, painted by his friend Bazille in 1867. They shared a studio with Monet, and you can almost feel the camaraderie—like a snapshot of a quiet moment between artists. Bazille died young, so his work is rare, making this portrait feel like a hidden treasure.
If you like this, look up Frédéric Bazille (French, 1841–1870) to see more of his work.
Overview
This 1867 painting is a portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir by his friend and fellow artist Frédéric Bazille.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Renoir seated in a chair, with a thick beard and one arm resting on the back, capturing a quiet moment between artists.
History & Provenance
Bazille painted this work while sharing a studio with Renoir and Claude Monet, a period significant to the development of Impressionism.
Context
Bazille's early death at 28 during the Franco-Prussian War limited his contribution to Impressionism, despite his important role in its early development.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Frédéric Bazille (French pronunciation: ; December 6, 1841 – November 28, 1870) was a French Impressionist painter.
