Étude De Nu c. 1882

"Étude De Nu", painted circa 1882 by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is a depiction of a reclining nude woman in a landscape setting. The soft brushstrokes and pastel hues, characteristic of Renoir's Impressionist style, capture the sensual and fleeting quality of light. The figure is rendered with delicate detail, while the background is painted with more loose and gestural strokes, blurring the distinction between the woman and her surroundings. The artwork offers a glimpse into Renoir's fascination with the female form and his innovative use of color and light.