Two Women s Heads (The Loge) 1903

This painting, Two Women's Heads (The Loge) by Renoir, is, in essence, a fleeting moment captured in a storm of brushstrokes. It's like he's trying to catch smoke with a net. The colours are earthy, a mix of reds and greens, smudged together, creating this warm, hazy atmosphere. Looking closely, you can see how the paint is applied in these short, broken strokes. It’s as if he's not just painting the scene but also the light and the air around it. There’s a patch near the left woman's shoulder where the green seems to vibrate against the red of the background. It's a simple area, but it’s a powerful reminder of how colour and texture can evoke emotion. It’s this attention to the materiality of paint that connects Renoir to later artists like Bonnard, who similarly prioritized the sensual experience of colour over strict representation. In the end, this painting is less about what we see and more about how we feel.