The Banks of the Seine at Argenteuil 1880

"The Banks of the Seine at Argenteuil" is an 1880 oil-on-canvas painting by French Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of three women on a riverbank overlooking the Seine River in Argenteuil, France, a popular destination for artists of the time. The scene is awash in light and color, with vibrant hues and brushstrokes characteristic of Renoir's Impressionistic style. The bridge in the background is a reminder of the modern world encroaching upon the idyllic landscape, further capturing the essence of Impressionism's fascination with the fleeting moments of everyday life.