Who painted Child's Bust, Turned to the Right?

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right was painted by Auguste Renoir in 1908.

Where can I see Child's Bust, Turned to the Right?

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right

Auguste Renoir , 1908

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is a print by Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Child's Bust, Turned to the Right is a print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created around 1908. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a child's face turned to the right, gazing downward. The child's hair is tied back with a bow, and a simple dress is visible. The subject is rendered in a straightforward, observational manner.

Technique & Style

Renoir employed loose, expressive lines to capture the child's features, leaving some areas of the composition relatively undefined. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light and shadow defining the subject's form against a minimally detailed background.