Nude from the Back (Nu de dos) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A seated nude woman viewed from behind with her head turned to the side, set against a painterly background with floral accents.

Nude from the Back (Nu de dos)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate Impressionist study of a seated figure rendered with Renoir's signature soft, luminous brushwork.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm gilded notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Aged gold, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1917, this late work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir showcases the artist's enduring fascination with the human form and light. The composition features a seated nude seen from the back, her skin glowing with warm, pearlescent tones against a vibrant background of impressionistic brushstrokes in blue, gold, and green.

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