Study for Girls playing with a Shuttlecock 1887

"Study for Girls playing with a Shuttlecock" is an 1887 oil on canvas sketch by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a prominent figure of the Impressionist movement. The work is a study for a larger composition, focusing on the figure of a girl playing with a shuttlecock. Renoir's signature loose brushstrokes and vibrant palette are evident in this preliminary sketch, capturing the fleeting movement of the subject and the natural light. The work is a testament to Renoir's mastery of capturing the beauty and spontaneity of everyday life.