Head of a Woman 1913

"Head of a Woman" (1913) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is a portrait painting of a woman in a straw hat with a white ribbon and a red flower. The loose, brushstrokes, and soft, pastel colors are typical of Renoir's Impressionist style. The subtle play of light and shadow on the woman's face captures the ethereal beauty and delicate features of his subjects, made famous by his portraits of Parisian women. The image is a testament to Renoir's mastery of capturing the essence of a moment in time, as well as the beauty of the human form.