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Lemons and Orange (Lemons and Orange) - Pierre
- Original dimensions
- 31.6 x 23.5 cm
Scene depicted
In this painting , Renoir invites us to admire the tenderness of nature. Lemons and an orange rest on a surface, the delicate illumination revealing the vibrant hues of the fruits, almost in motion, as if they were whispering secrets of the terroir.
Historical context
Œuvre : Citrons et Orange (Citrons et orange) |BRK| Artiste : Auguste Renoir |BRK| Année : 1913 |BRK| Musée : Fondation Barnes |BRK| Dimensions : 31.6 x 23.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Citrons et Orange embodies a period of maturity in Renoir's career, where he combines Impressionist technique with an intimate perception of colors. Placing it alongside his works such as Déjeuner des canotiers and Les nénuphars , we see an evolution towards an even more exuberant brightness.
Anecdote
“Every fruit has a soul,” said Renoir, as he painted on a sunny morning, surrounded by the sweetness of citrus scents. This moment of creation infused an evocative power into the painting , paying tribute to the simple beauty of nature and the emotion that each color exudes.