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Lot 218

"The Large Bathers" after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (France, 1841-1919) Oil on Canvas

Estimate: $750 - $1,250
Starting Bid
$250

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This expansive oil on canvas painting presents a vibrant interpretation of a classic impressionist theme, depicting a group of nude bathers lounging and playing by a riverbank. The composition is characterized by its lush, pastoral setting and a warm, luminous palette of golden yellows, soft pinks, and verdant greens. The central figures are rendered with soft, rounded contours, capturing a sense of relaxed movement and timeless leisure. The brushwork throughout the landscape—the dappled light through the trees and the shimmering water—echoes the late 19th-century focus on light and atmosphere.

The work is presented on a large-scale canvas, offering a significant visual presence suitable for a prominent display. It remains unframed, revealing the stapled edges on a wooden stretcher, and the reverse shows a clean, aged canvas consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century materials. This piece serves as a striking homage to the celebrated aesthetic of French Impressionism.

Specifications:

  • Medium: Oil on Canvas

  • Height: 36 in

  • Length: 48 in

Keywords: Impressionist style, nude bathers, river landscape, pastoral scene, figurative art, oil on canvas, large scale painting, after Renoir, French influence, classical subject, vibrant palette, decorative art, 20th century, wall art, landscape painting.

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