French Post-Impressionist School Artist, Figures on the River, Early 20th Century, Oil on Canvas

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French Post-Impressionist School, "Figures on the River," oil on canvas, first half of the 20th century.

The painting follows the … Read more French Post-Impressionist School, "Figures on the River," oil on canvas, first half of the 20th century.

The painting follows the Post-Impressionist trend and depicts a summer day on a river, with children playing and mothers watching them. The figures, with their barely visible contours, convey the sense of movement the painter could have observed in the scene, while the use of bright colors evokes the light of a warm summer afternoon.

A luminous and highly decorative painting, it captivates with its skillful use of color. These scenes of daily life in pre-World War I Paris were highly prized by both painters and their clients; in his later period, Renoir began to employ a vibrant palette, imitated by many later painters, not only French but also European and American.

Excellent condition.

Dimensions:
Canvas: 55 x 45 cm
Frame: 75 x 65 cm See less