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When we stroll through a museum's gift shop or stationary store, one can usually catch a glimpse of Monet's waterlilies or haystacks. Perhaps we see a Degas ballerina or Seurat's Victorian families meandering in the park (La Grande Jatte). The popularity of Impressionism and other works of these artists is evidenced at every turn. However, can you identify the artist, title of the work and a detail or two about the piece? We wanted to share selections of these painters' work. In so doing, you can recognize their paintings and be able to share information about the artist's work. We shall begin with some of the paintings of Renoir.
Is is incredible to consider that Renoir painted six versions of this painting. The first painting was done in 1889. The other five pieces were painted following a commission by the French government. Renoir was requested to participate in an exhibition for the Musee de Luxembourg which would display the artwork of France's leading contemporary artists. Why did Renoir paint so many copies of the original painting? He was nervous about how the work would turn out. Each painting reflects a different presentation of the background and deviations in the poses of the two girls. Note: It is important to note that although Renoir was a part of the Impressionist group, this painting exemplifies his move away from the Impressionism style evident in the 1870s.
The painting is of the restaurant Chez le Pere Fournaise. The restaurant is located on the Ile de Chatou. The group has just finished their lunch and are enjoying fine drink and conversation. The viewer may note that the painting contains several important personages. Aline Charigot is on the left. Renoir would use Aline as a model for his work, one of which is Dance in the Country (see below). Gustave Caillebotte is seated on the right front of the painting. Seated next to Caillebotte is Ellen Andree, an actress of the period. The Luncheon of the Boating Party would be displayed at the Impressionist Exhibition in 1882.
Dance in the Country (1883)
Renoir painted a series of works that depicted the enjoyment of contemporary life. He relished displaying men and women participating in the pleasures that life could bestow, i.e., smiling, dancing, eating and drinking. He felt that viewing paintings should touch the senses. The Dance in the Country shows a young couple in the midst of dancing. Renoir would paint three works of this theme between 1882 and 1883. The couple is Aline Charigot and Lhote, an old friend of Renoir. Note: Renoir met Aline Charigot in 1880. Aline would be Renoir's partner and wife for thirty-five years before she died in 1915.
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