Splashing Figure 1884

"Splashing Figure" is a pastel drawing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from 1884, capturing the beauty of the female form in a moment of action. The figure, depicted from the back, is shown bending forward, suggesting a splash of water as she emerges from a bath or a swim. Renoir's signature use of soft, blended colors gives the figure a luminous quality, emphasizing the sensuality of the human body and the fleeting nature of the moment. The drawing showcases Renoir's mastery of pastel, a medium he utilized extensively throughout his career.