Onions by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. An Impressionist still life painting of several onions resting on a patterned white and blue cloth.

Onions

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1881 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An energetic Impressionist still life of onions, captured with luminous color and spirited brushwork.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1881, this vibrant still life by Pierre-Auguste Renoir captures a simple arrangement of onions on a patterned cloth with remarkable luminosity. The work exemplifies Renoir's Impressionist style, using energetic, feathered brushstrokes and a rich, warm palette to elevate a domestic subject into a masterful study of light and form.