Roses
1915
Even with severe rheumatoid arthritis that eventually confined him to a wheelchair, Renoir refused to stop painting, famously declaring that 'the pain passes, but the beauty remains.' These vibrant, loosely brushed roses from 1915 showcase his enduring passion for capturing light and color, even in his final years. You can actually see the rough weave of the canvas right through the thick, swirling dabs of paint, giving the flowers a raw, almost sculptural energy. It's a beautiful reminder that for Renoir, creating art was an act of pure joy, no matter the physical cost.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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