Portrait of Jeanne Samary

"Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary" (French: "Portrait de l'actrice Jeanne Samary") is an oil painting by the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir , who was known for his portraits and scenes of social life in the 19th century. Completed in 1877, this work depicts the famous French actress Jeanne Samary in elegant attire.

The picture shows Jeanne Samary, who was a well-known actress and popular figure in the French theater in the 19th century. Her portrait captures her beauty and elegance. Jeanne Samary is dressed in period elegant clothing typical of the 19th century. Her dresses have fine details and embellishments, adding to the sense of luxury and fashion of the time.

Impressionists often focused on capturing the immediate impression and movement. You can feel the lightness and liveliness of the actress's movement and expression in the picture. Despite Renoir's impressionistic style, the portrait retains traditional portraiture features such as details in the face and background. The portrait of the actress Jeanne Samara is also a depiction of one of the important personalities of the theater and social life in Paris at the time. The painting gives us a glimpse into the Belle Époque.

Prevailing color of this fine art print is red and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). One of the greatest French Impressionists. He painted modestly, humbly studying the works of other painters. His paintings are spontaneous and full of loose, fine brush strokes. Courbet inspired him to depict everyday scenes of ordinary people and Corot influenced Renoir by his love of nature and the use of subtle tones. However, Renoir was most influenced by Manet, who is known for his colourfulness, small spatial depth and broad brushstrokes. Renoir’s images are direct, capturing the optimistic atmosphere of Parisian streets and cafes. His nudes are known for their purity, fineness, and the play of light on the human body. Among his best-known works are The Swing (capturing a beloved courting scene, a festive moment, full of colour and light), Moulin de la Galette (a symbol of Impressionism showing an open-air summer dance festival), Luncheon of the Boating Party (an idealized portrait of Renoir’s friends, including his future wife). The image shows the abandon of the upper classes and their leisure time. Among his prized paintings is a series of three paintings Dance in the Country, Dance in Bougival and Dance in the City (in which he masterfully painted movement and the atmosphere of dance).