Artwork
Portrait of Claude Renoir (1901–69)
Portrait of Claude Renoir (1901–69) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Claude Renoir (1901–69) is an oil on canvas painting executed by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1908, featuring his son Claude as the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a young Claude Renoir with a distinctive bowl haircut, dressed in a blue-collared shirt, conveying a sense of youthful serenity through his subtle smile and direct gaze.
Technique & Style
Characterized by Renoir's soft and gentle brushwork, the portrait captures the subject's calm demeanor against a muted, earthy-toned background, blending greens and browns.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the São Paulo Museum of Art, though the full provenance history prior to its acquisition is not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
