Été

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1868

Été by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1868

Renoir painted this radiant portrait of his favorite model and mistress, Lise Tréhot, during the early days of Impressionism. Notice how her dark, wavy hair cascades over a simple white blouse and striped skirt, set against a vibrant backdrop of lush green foliage. It captures a casual, intimate moment that broke away from stiff, formal portraits of the time. Lise was the only woman Renoir painted exclusively for six years, making this piece a true labor of love.

Technique
Oil on canvas

Location: Museum Folkwang, Essen

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