Artwork

Bather Standing Up to Her Knees

Bather Standing Up to Her Knees, by Auguste Renoir, 1910
Bather Standing Up to Her Knees, by Auguste Renoir, 1910

Bather Standing Up to Her Knees is a print by Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This work is from 1910, when Renoir was older and often painted simpler, softer scenes.

This sketch shows a woman bending forward with her hands resting on her knees. Her hair is loose, and her body is turned slightly to the side. The lines are quick and loose, giving a sense of movement and life.

The artist focused on the shape and flow of her body, not on fine details. This work is from 1910, when Renoir was older and often painted simpler, softer scenes.

Next, check out Pierre-Auguste Renoir to see how his style changed over time.

Overview

Bather Standing Up to Her Knees is a 1910 print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a nude woman bending forward, hands on knees, with loose hair and a body turned slightly sideways, conveying a sense of movement.

Technique & Style

Renoir's loose, quick lines emphasize the figure's shape and flow, rather than fine details, reflecting his later style, which often featured softer, simpler scenes.

Context

Created in 1910, this work represents Renoir's output in his later years, when his artistic approach had evolved.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Renoir

Artist

Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.

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