A Girl with a Watering Can
To scale 31 x 25 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted in 1876 during Renoir's formative years as an Impressionist, this work exemplifies his growing confidence in outdoor portraiture and his ability to merge figure painting with landscape elements. Created the same year as his celebrated Bal du moulin de la Galette, this portrait reflects Renoir's fascination with capturing natural light and its effects on both human subjects and their environments. The painting represents a significant moment in Renoir's career when he was developing the techniques that would define his mature style, particularly his approach to rendering flesh tones and fabric textures under natural illumination. The work demonstrates how Renoir was moving away from traditional studio portraiture toward a more spontaneous, light-filled approach that would influence portrait painting for generations.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 25 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 230921
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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