Artwork
The Hat Pin (Le chapeau epingle)
The Hat Pin (Le chapeau epingle) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Hat Pin (Le chapeau epingle) is a drypoint print created by Auguste Renoir in 1894.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman's head, turned slightly away, with a hat adorned by a single flower. Her hair is pulled back, with a few loose strands framing her face.
Technique & Style
Renoir employed a drypoint technique, using quick, scratchy marks to capture the subject. The image balances detailed elements, such as the flower's petals, with looser, sketchy passages, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
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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.
