Pierre-Auguste Renoir Ambroise Vollard 1904 Lithograph Modern Impressionist

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A lithograph on paper titled “Ambroise Vollard” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, executed in 1904. Signed in the plate on the lower … Read more A lithograph on paper titled “Ambroise Vollard” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, executed in 1904. Signed in the plate on the lower right. The work depicts the influential art dealer Ambroise Vollard in profile, rendered with soft tonal shading and loose, expressive linework. The composition reflects Renoir’s late graphic style, emphasizing character and form through restrained modeling and economy of line. This portrait documents Renoir’s engagement with lithography and his professional relationship with one of the most important dealers of the modern period.
Provenance: From a private estate in Birmingham, MI. Dimensions: 25.5”h x 21.5”w x 2”d (framed). Overall condition appears consistent with early 20th-century lithographs. The paper shows light toning and minor surface marks consistent with age; no significant tears or losses are visible. Full condition reports available upon request.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French painter and a central figure of the Impressionist movement. Known for his focus on light, color, and the human figure, Renoir produced paintings, drawings, and prints depicting portraits, landscapes, and scenes of modern life. His work was widely exhibited during his lifetime and is held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Renoir’s late career included extensive work in printmaking, particularly lithography, contributing to the broader development of modern graphic art. See less