Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
The Dance in the Country France, date unknown Soft-ground etching Purchased 1959 (No. 59.9)
The Dance in the Country France, date unknown Soft-ground etching Purchased 1959 (No. 59.9)
Young Woman Seated Paris, about 1876-7 Oil on canvas 66 x 55.5 cm The sitter, Nina Lopez, was one of Renoir’s favourite professional models, so this is not a commissioned portrait. Renoir painted many half-length figures and they often subsequently acquired evocative titles from the art trade. This work became known as La Pensée or Thought. … Read more