Claude Renoir, de trois-quarts à gauche 1908

"Claude Renoir, de trois-quarts à gauche" is an etching created in 1908 by the Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It features a portrait of Renoir's son Claude, rendered in delicate lines. The composition, with Claude's face turned away, captures a fleeting moment, reflecting Renoir's later interest in capturing the essence of a subject. The use of etching, a technique where acid is used to create lines on a metal plate, allows for nuanced details and the subtle rendering of light and shadow. The print showcases Renoir's talent for capturing the subtle beauty and the innocent charm of his son.