Portrait of a Young Girl 1887

"Portrait of a Young Girl" is an 1887 pastel painting by French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The painting depicts a young girl with long, flowing hair and a soft, gentle expression. She is dressed in a light blue dress, creating a sense of ethereal beauty. The subject's delicate features and soft, pastel colors are characteristic of Renoir's later work, known for its focus on light and color. The painting is now in a private collection, but it continues to be a popular and celebrated example of Renoir's mastery of portraiture.