Artwork
Woman at the Piano
Woman at the Piano is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Woman at the Piano is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1875. It is a representative work of the Impressionism movement and is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated at an upright piano, wearing a loose white dress. The scene is set in a domestic interior with a half-finished painting and a candle, and a blurred background suggesting a garden or outdoor space.
Technique & Style
The painting features a soft contrast between the well-lit subject and the darker surroundings. Renoir employed thick brushstrokes, particularly on the woman's dress, creating a textured effect through the use of impasto.
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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.
