Apple and Pear c. 1909

"Apple and Pear" is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created around 1909. It exemplifies Renoir's later style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on light and color. The still life depicts a green pear and a red apple resting on a white tablecloth, with a hint of a red background peeking from behind. This work, like many of Renoir's later pieces, embraces Impressionism's emphasis on capturing the fleeting beauty of everyday subjects through expressive brushwork.