Jean Renoir in a Chair (Child with a Biscuit) 1895

"Jean Renoir in a Chair (Child with a Biscuit)" is a pastel drawing by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1895. The artwork depicts the artist's son, Jean, as a young child, seated in a chair and eating a biscuit. Renoir's pastel technique creates a soft, luminous effect, capturing the child's delicate features and the gentle light of the scene. This work is considered a prime example of Renoir's mastery of pastel, and highlights his ability to capture the innocence and beauty of childhood.