Roche Goyon 1885

"Roche Goyon" (1885) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts a bucolic countryside scene, showcasing the artist's signature Impressionist style. The painting captures the soft, dappled light of a cloudy day, rendered through vibrant strokes of color that suggest movement and atmospheric depth. The thatched-roof houses, nestled amidst verdant foliage, provide a sense of tranquility, characteristic of Renoir's later works. Currently housed at the Aberdeen Art Gallery, this oil on canvas exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature through the evocative power of light and color.