Moss roses 1890

"Moss Roses" is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from 1890, currently housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The painting captures a vibrant bouquet of red roses arranged in a vase, with a dark red background highlighting the flowers’ warm colors. Renoir, known for his Impressionist style, utilizes visible brushstrokes to convey the soft textures of the roses, showcasing his fascination with light and its effect on objects. This intimate study of floral beauty exemplifies Renoir's interest in depicting everyday subjects with a fresh and dynamic approach, characteristic of the Impressionist movement.