Reading Couple (Edmond Renoir and Marguerite Legrand) 1877

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1877 painting, *Reading Couple (Edmond Renoir and Marguerite Legrand)*, depicts the artist's brother Edmond Renoir and Marguerite Legrand, a model, sharing a book. The soft brushstrokes and warm colors, characteristic of Renoir's Impressionist style, create a sense of intimacy and tenderness. The couple's close proximity and shared focus on the book suggest a connection and shared interest. Renoir's focus on capturing the fleeting moment and the interplay of light and shadow further enhance the painting's Impressionist nature.