Woman Playing the Guitar 1896

Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s *Woman Playing the Guitar* (1896) depicts a young woman in a white dress, gracefully playing a guitar while seated on a plush red armchair. The painting, now housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, is a classic example of Renoir’s Impressionist style. The loose brushstrokes and soft, blended colors capture the light and movement of the scene, emphasizing the delicate beauty of the subject and the intimate atmosphere of the setting. The painting's vibrant colors and relaxed composition exemplify the Impressionist movement's focus on capturing fleeting moments and the effects of light on everyday life.