Umbrellas Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Umbrellas
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Painter: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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The talented French artist Auguste Renoir worked for several years on the famous painting Umbrellas. The work was begun in late 1881 and was not completed until 1886. Rain. Paris. Umbrellas. On the one hand - it is a bustle, crowding, cluster of umbrellas, and on the other - the charm and charm of the subject. The picture is watchable in the same breath, there is no complicated and intricate plot that would make you think and think in the spirit of the time.
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The talented French artist Auguste Renoir worked for several years on the famous painting Umbrellas. The work was begun in late 1881 and was not completed until 1886.
Rain. Paris. Umbrellas. On the one hand - it is a bustle, crowding, cluster of umbrellas, and on the other - the charm and charm of the subject. The picture is watchable in the same breath, there is no complicated and intricate plot that would make you think and think in the spirit of the time. Everything is simple and easy.
The canvas depicts four characters, each carrying their own story to the world. A young mother turns around to call her children to her side. She is dressed fashionably and stylishly in the spirit of 1881.
The young woman on the left looks tired, she is returning home after a hard day’s work, and she is dressed in the spirit of 1886. This time difference is reflected by the long work on this piece.
In the center is a snub-nosed little girl who looks questioningly up at the sky to see if the rain has stopped.
The little girl is charming and has a childlike naivety and innocence about her. The picture accurately depicts the fashion of the times, and of different classes.
Renoir had long studied the styles of dresses in order to convey their style and fashion as accurately as possible. The artist used different styles to paint the characters. The two girls on the right are painted with soft, fluid brush strokes, in the spirit of Impressionism, while the characters on the left are painted in a harder and more resolute handwriting. Despite these differences, the picture looks harmonious and natural, fully corresponding to the era of the time. The subject has a special charm, which is peculiar to the pen of the master, it stands out against the background of other, no less famous artists.
The painting is in the National Museum in London, and anyone can enjoy seeing it.
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The figures themselves are depicted with a focus on capturing fleeting moments of everyday life. The artist has employed loose brushstrokes and a muted palette, particularly evident in the clothing of the women, which consists primarily of dark hues – blacks, blues, and greens – punctuated by touches of lighter colors in their hats and accessories. A woman in the foreground carries a basket, her gaze directed forward with an air of quiet determination. Several other women are positioned behind her, some looking directly at the viewer while others appear absorbed in conversation or observation. A child seated in a wheeled carriage is also present, adding a sense of domesticity to the scene.
The arrangement of the figures suggests a casual gathering, yet theres an underlying formality conveyed through their attire and posture. The umbrellas, beyond their practical function, serve as compositional elements, drawing the eye deeper into the painting and creating a sense of depth. The blurred background hints at foliage and other indistinct shapes, further emphasizing the focus on the figures in the foreground.
Subtly, the work seems to explore themes of social interaction and the rhythms of urban life. The umbrellas, while functional, also become symbols of protection and perhaps even anonymity within a crowd. The muted color scheme contributes to a sense of melancholy or quiet contemplation, suggesting that the artist is interested in capturing not just the visual appearance of the scene but also its emotional atmosphere. Theres an understated elegance present, indicative of a specific social class and time period.