Claude Renoir, Turned to the Left c. 1904 - 1919

"Claude Renoir, Turned to the Left" is a charcoal drawing by the French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created between 1904 and 1919. The artwork, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, features a close-up portrait of Renoir's son Claude, captured in a moment of youthful innocence. The drawing's soft, blurred lines and subtle shading capture the subject's delicate features with remarkable sensitivity. Renoir's signature style, characterized by a focus on light and color, is evident in the way he uses charcoal to create a sense of depth and luminosity in the young boy's face. The artwork exemplifies Renoir's late-period interest in portraiture, particularly those of his family members.