Model with bare breast 1916

Renoir painted “Model with Bare Breast” with oil on canvas, and it's all about these soft, diffused marks that build up to an image. You can really see the way he’s feeling his way through the painting process, the way the colours blend together to create the figure. The surface has this lovely, almost hazy texture. The colours, mostly warm pinks and reds, create a feeling of intimacy. Look at the way the light catches her skin – it's not just one colour, but a mix of tones that make it feel alive. If you look closely at her hair, you can see how he uses these small brushstrokes, almost like little dashes, to define the shape and texture. The whole thing feels like a conversation between the artist and the canvas. It’s interesting to think about how Renoir, a master of Impressionism, might have been influenced by artists like Titian. There's a similar focus on light and color, but Renoir brings his own kind of loose and flowing brushwork to the mix. Art, after all, is just one big conversation, right?