Portrait of a Young Girl by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A soft pastel portrait of a young girl with blonde bangs, resting her head on her crossed arms while wearing a dark hat and blue garment.

Portrait of a Young Girl

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1879 · Paper, Pastel

A tender Impressionist study of a young girl in repose, captured with Renoir's characteristic soft, luminous touch.

$242

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with rich warm-brown color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Guest Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Created in 1879, this exquisite pastel by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts a young girl in a moment of quiet contemplation. The work showcases the artist's mastery of the medium, using vibrant blues and delicate flesh tones to create a sense of light and warmth. Her pensive gaze and the soft texture of the pastel strokes contribute to the intimate, serene atmosphere characteristic of Renoir’s celebrated portraits.