Jeune Femme Tenant Une Fleur c. 1879 - 1880

This pastel drawing, "Jeune Femme Tenant Une Fleur", created between 1879-1880 by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, exemplifies his Impressionist style. The artist's signature, "Renoir", is visible in the bottom left corner of the composition. Renoir's work often features delicate brushstrokes and a focus on capturing light and color, as seen here in the soft, pastel hues of the woman's skin and dress. The subject, a young woman, holds a pink flower with her right hand, her gaze cast downwards, creating a sense of introspection and grace.