Country Dance (study) 1883

"Country Dance (study)" is a study by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1883. This drawing, likely a preparatory work for a larger painting, depicts a couple in a dance pose. Renoir, famous for his Impressionist paintings, used a combination of pencil and watercolor to capture the fleeting moment of the dance. The loose and gestural lines suggest a quick sketch, emphasizing the spontaneity and movement of the scene. The use of blue washes further enhances the feeling of movement and space.