Artwork
Jacques Bergeret as a Child

Jacques Bergeret as a Child is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
Jacques Bergeret as a Child is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1890. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy, Jacques Bergeret, with curly light-brown hair, wearing a white shirt with blue straps. He gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, his eyes seeming to look into the distance.
Technique & Style
The subject is set against a dark red background, creating a calm atmosphere. Renoir's use of oil paint captures the serenity of the scene, with attention to the boy's attire and expression.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.



















