Sitting Girl 1917

This is Renoir’s ‘Sitting Girl’, made with what looks like charcoal. It’s all about the vibe, right? I mean, look at those soft, smudgy lines; they’re like whispers on paper. There’s something so immediate and intimate about it. It's not about perfection, but about capturing a fleeting moment, a mood. The way he uses the charcoal is telling. It’s soft, blurred, suggesting form rather than defining it. I’m thinking about how that one dark stroke under the arm gives shape to the body and focuses the eye. You could compare this to Degas’ drawings. Both were interested in capturing real life, but while Degas’ lines could be sharp and analytical, Renoir here is all about warmth and atmosphere. To me, the drawing is a beautiful reminder that art doesn’t have to be loud to be profound; sometimes, it’s in the quiet sketches that we find the most meaning.