Alphonsine Fournaise 1879

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1879 painting "Alphonsine Fournaise" is a quintessential Impressionist work that captures the beauty and serenity of a summer afternoon. Renoir's signature loose brushstrokes and soft, pastel colors create a hazy atmosphere that evokes the heat and light of the day. The subject, Alphonsine Fournaise, is depicted in a relaxed pose, gazing out at the Seine river, her features softened by the light and dappled shadows. This painting is a fine example of the Impressionist movement and its focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color in nature.