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Woman with Black Hair (Young Woman with Black Hair, Bust) - Pierre
- Original dimensions
- 42.9 x 49.2 cm
- Museum
- Barnes Foundation
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
In this composition, Renoir magnifies a young woman, capturing both her beauty and her mystery. With her gaze slightly tilted, she seems lost in thought, a moment suspended in time. This canvas evokes a rare intimacy, a connection between the artist and his model.
Historical context
Created in 1911, this painting is emblematic of the Roaring Twenties in Paris, a period when impressionist art evolved towards more intimate and personal expressions. Within the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, this canvas tells us a whole world, a moment captured in the sweetness of an unforgettable era.
Place in the artist's career
This painting represents a pivotal period in Renoir's career, marked by artistic maturity. In parallel, works such as “Luncheon of the Boating Party” and “The Frog Pond” showcase his technical evolution, from the enthusiasm of impressionism to a more introspective and personal style.
Anecdote
“Every face has its own glow, a light waiting to be revealed,” Renoir might have said while referring to his canvas . It was in a Parisian garden, on a sunny morning, that the artist crossed paths with the fascinating gaze of a young woman with long dark hair, marking the inspiration for this masterpiece .