Portrait of Claude Monet 1875

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Portrait of Claude Monet" (1875) depicts the Impressionist painter Claude Monet in a casual pose, holding a paintbrush and palette. This intimate portrait captures Monet's artistic personality and is a testament to the close friendship between the two Impressionist masters. The soft brushstrokes and light-filled background characteristic of Renoir's style lend a sense of warmth and immediacy to the work, highlighting the subject's individuality. The painting is currently housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France.