Ride on the Seine

Date: 1879
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery, London, UK
Dimensions: 71 x 92

The exact location from which Pierre Renoir painted this boat scene has not yet been revealed, but it is likely to be the western part of Paris and of course the Seine River. In the painting, the painter uses complementary colors, orange and blue, which are mutually opposite in the color spectrum. By juxtaposing them, they become very intense and create a non-violent contrast.

Renoir painted picture Ride on the Seine in 1879. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. Original size is 71 x 92. This art piece is located in National Gallery, London, UK. 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).