In the garden

Date: 1885
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Hermitage, Sant Peterburg, Russia

Beneath the simple name of this work by Pierre Renoir , there is actually much more to it. The look of the young man, the dreaminess and determination in his eyes leave no one in doubt. His intention is clear. Ask the woman of your heart to marry you. The look of the girl reflects the fear of the future. In all the love scenes, Renoir shows the woman he wanted to be with. However, the man in the painting is not himself, but another artist, Henri Laurent, who introduced and brought together Renoir and Aline Charigot, the girl in the painting. It is likely that Renoir painted the female figure from memory.

Renoir painted picture In the garden in 1885. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in Hermitage, Sant Peterburg, Russia. 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).