Artwork
Portrait of Albert Cahen d’Anvers
Portrait of Albert Cahen d’Anvers is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1891 oil painting, Portrait of Albert Cahen d'Anvers, is a representation of a man in a formal setting. The work is currently held at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Albert Cahen d'Anvers, a man with a mustache, seated in a white chair, holding a cigar and wearing a ring. His formal attire and the surrounding decor suggest a depiction of a member of the upper class or bourgeoisie.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dark-suited figure against a patterned floral background, with a wooden cabinet and vase visible behind him. The composition and style are characteristic of Renoir's work, with attention to the subject's attire and surroundings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, the portrait is an example of Renoir's later work. It is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.
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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.
