Head of a Young Woman 1887

"Head of a Young Woman" (1887), by French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is a portrait of a young woman with her eyes closed. Painted in a loose and painterly style, Renoir captures the delicate features and soft, rosy complexion of his subject with a gentle touch. The background is a study in muted tones, with hints of blue and green, further emphasizing the delicate beauty of the woman's face. This work is characteristic of Renoir’s style, which emphasizes a sense of light and color, capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.