Woman Leaning on a Chair (Femme appuyée sur une chaise) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A profile portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a deep red dress, leaning her arms against a patterned chair.

Woman Leaning on a Chair (Femme appuyée sur une chaise)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1891 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate Impressionist portrait of a woman in profile, captured with Renoir's signature soft light and warm color palette.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in walnut and cognac tones — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This 1891 oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicts a woman in profile, leaning thoughtfully against a chair. The work showcases the artist's masterful use of soft, feathered brushstrokes and a rich, warm palette that brings a sense of quiet elegance to the subject.