Artwork
Retrato de mujer
Retrato de mujer is an oil painting by Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Retrato de mujer is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, dated to around 1890. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a young, red-haired girl in a white dress with a black neck bow. Her averted gaze and slightly turned face convey a sense of quiet contemplation, evoking a personal, introspective moment.
Technique & Style
Renoir employs a dark, blurred background to highlight his subject, while the girl's unkempt, red hair accentuates her youth. The overall composition and color palette create a warm, intimate atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1890, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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