Nude in a Straw Hat 1892

"Nude in a Straw Hat" (1892) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts a young woman, partially clothed, seated outdoors. The subject is gazing out at the water, where sailboats are visible in the distance. Renoir’s Impressionist style is evident in the use of loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, particularly in the depiction of the woman’s skin, hair, and the straw hat adorned with red flowers. The painting evokes a sense of summer leisure and the beauty of the natural world. This work, now in a private collection, is a quintessential example of Renoir’s exploration of light, color, and the human form.