Cabin near the Colettes
1916
Nestled deep within a riot of vibrant greens and dappled sunlight, a humble white hut peeks out from the lush foliage in this late-career masterpiece by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Painted in 1916 at his beloved estate in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the loose, feathery Impressionist brushstrokes capture the shimmering Mediterranean light perfectly. What makes this scene truly remarkable is that Renoir created it while suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis, often having his brushes strapped to his crippled hands just to capture the beauty of his garden.
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