Portrait of Auguste Renoir 1867

"Portrait of Auguste Renoir" is an oil painting by Frédéric Bazille, painted in 1867 and currently displayed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Bazille, a friend and fellow artist of Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley, captured Renoir in a relaxed and contemplative pose, seated in a chair with his legs crossed. The painting's loose brushstrokes, emphasis on light, and casual subject matter are hallmarks of Impressionism, a movement Bazille helped pioneer. This portrait serves as a valuable glimpse into the artistic circle of the early Impressionists, showcasing the group's shared fascination with capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.