Pierre Renoir Etching "Femme Nue Assise," 1909

Item Details

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919)
Femme nue assise (Woman Bathing, Seated)
Soft ground etching on laid paper
Unsigned
Likely pulled from Kunst und Künstler, volume VII
Published by Cassirer, 1909

Literature
Loys Delteil, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: L’Oeuvre Gravé et Lithographié, figure 12.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born in Limoges, France, and is known for being one of the leading figures of French Impressionism. He moved to Paris at a young age where he revealed remarkable drawing abilities. Renoir was immersed in the decorative arts industry where he hand-painted china, fans, and signs inspired by the 18th century French Rococo masters. During 1862, he pursued his artistic inclinations and became part of the Atelier Gleyre, where he collaborated with his contemporaries Monet, Sisley, Bazille, Pissarro and Cézanne. After integrating the group and exhibiting alongside the Impressionists, Renoir received a very hostile reception from critics and the public. He eventually solidified his reputation as a respected artist and successfully exhibited in the official Salons becoming the prominent and iconic artist that we know today. Renoir’s extensive work is part of many public collections including the The Louvre, Paris; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and the National Gallery, London among many others.

Condition

- marks and light staining to paper; minor wear to mat; sheet appears to be trimmed.

Dimensions

- measures mat and backing; plate measures 5.5" W x 7.5" H.

Item #

ITMG664550