Girl crocheting 1875

"Girl Crocheting" is an 1875 painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The painting depicts a young woman, likely a model, seated in a chair and crocheting. Her long, flowing blonde hair cascades down her back and her delicate features are captured with Renoir’s signature Impressionistic style. This piece, created during Renoir's early career, showcases his interest in capturing the beauty of everyday life, using loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors to convey the natural light and atmosphere of the scene. The painting is considered a fine example of Renoir's Impressionistic work and his early interest in portraying women as subjects.