Young Girl Reading by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Young Girl Reading 1904

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Private Collection

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

acrylic on canvas

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

lady

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"Young Girl Reading" is a 1904 oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, known for his Impressionist style. The painting depicts a young girl seated in profile, absorbed in her reading. The soft brushstrokes and pastel palette characteristic of Renoir's later works create a gentle and intimate atmosphere, capturing the innocence and tranquility of the scene. The painting's intimate scale and delicate composition emphasize the simplicity and beauty of everyday life, making it a celebrated example of Renoir's mastery of capturing the essence of human nature.