Artwork
A Garden in Montmartre
A Garden in Montmartre is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Garden in Montmartre is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1898. It is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene in a lush garden in Montmartre, with a group of people gathered in the foreground, engaged in conversation or enjoying the surroundings.
Technique & Style
Renoir's use of color captures the garden's vibrancy, from deep greens to softer hues. Loose and expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
