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Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel was the eldest daughter of the influential art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who commissioned Renoir to paint each of his five children. She is shown engrossed in needlework, in the garden of her family's Normandy home
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Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing
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, a captivating oil on canvas painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1882), captures the serene moment of Marie-Therese, eldest daughter of influential art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel. Commissioned to paint each of his five children, Renoir's brushstrokes bring forth the quiet concentration and elegance of this young woman as she sews in her family's Normandy garden.
Marie-Thérèse is lost in thought, her brown hair tied back with a hat covering most of it, leaving only wisps framing her face. Her gaze is downward, focused on the needlework that fills her hands. The soft colors and gentle light evoke a sense of tranquility as she sits amidst lush greenery.
Renoir's Impressionist style shines through in this portrait, with its emphasis on capturing fleeting moments and subtle nuances of human expression. This exquisite piece not only showcases Marie-Thérèse's beauty but also her dedication to her craft, highlighting the importance of needlework during a time when women played significant roles in domestic life.
This stunning artwork is now part of Heritage Images' collection, offering us a glimpse into the world of 19th-century French society and art. "Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1882) remains an iconic representation of Impressionist portraiture, inviting viewers to step into its serene atmosphere and appreciate the quiet beauty it embodies.
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