Lithograph, Arches velin paper, dimensions: 29 x 21 cm plate imprint; framed in passe - partout, 39 x 30 cm; signed on plate l.d.; published in 1950 with permission of Renoir's heirs, licensed by Renoir Estate.
The "Hommage aux Collettes" (Homage to Les Collettes) series was not an official painting series planned by the artist during his lifetime, but rather a term used by art historians and collectors to describe works created at his Les Collettes estate in Cagnes-sur-Mer in southern France. The works from the Les Collettes period are considered Renoir's artistic testament. They show that despite the almost total paralysis of his
hands (he had to tie brushes to his hands), the artist retained an incredible sensitivity to color and female beauty.
Renoir at this time painted in a very free, almost "fuzzy" manner, focusing on the light penetrating the skin and fabrics. He often portrayed people from his immediate circle - servants (including the famous Gabrielle Renard), his wife or friendly neighbors. The women in these portraits are often surrounded by flowers or sunshine, which was meant to celebrate the vitality and beauty of life, despite the artist's personal suffering.Color: The etchings are kept in sepia tones, enhancing the sense of nostalgia and classical elegance.
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