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Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle. Dieterle)

Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle. Dieterle), by Auguste Renoir, 1899
Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle. Dieterle), by Auguste Renoir, 1899

Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle. Dieterle) is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle.

About this work

Overview

Bust of a Young Girl (Mlle. Dieterle) is a 1899 print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene young woman, identified as Mlle. Dieterle, with her face slightly averted and eyes cast downward, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed primarily in shades of gray, the work features light, varied strokes, creating contrasting areas of sharpness and softness. The artist's attention is focused on the subject's face and hair, with a plain background emphasizing her gentle, introspective pose.

History & Provenance

Created in 1899, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Context

While the subject's identity as Mlle. Dieterle is noted, the print's broader contextual significance within Renoir's oeuvre or the period is not explicitly detailed in available information.

Legacy

As part of Renoir's body of work, the print reflects his exploration of capturing everyday, intimate moments, though its individual impact or influence is not highlighted in the provided context.

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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