Woman`s Head (Jeanne Samary) 1877

"Woman's Head (Jeanne Samary)" is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, completed in 1877. The portrait showcases Renoir's signature Impressionist style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light. The painting features Jeanne Samary, a well-known actress, as a young girl, with her soft features rendered in a delicate and dreamy manner. Though the background is indistinct, Renoir's loose brushwork creates a luminous aura around the subject's head, highlighting the youthful beauty of Jeanne Samary.