The Daughters of Durand-Ruel
To scale 31 x 26 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Renoir's most celebrated period, this portrait depicts the daughters of Paul Durand-Ruel, the visionary art dealer who championed the Impressionist movement when critics and collectors remained skeptical. Durand-Ruel's unwavering support provided financial stability for Renoir and his contemporaries, making this commission both a professional milestone and personal tribute. Created in 1882, the work exemplifies Renoir's exploration of plein air portraiture, where he combined the spontaneity of outdoor painting with the formal requirements of commissioned portraiture. The painting reflects the bourgeois prosperity of the Third Republic era, when successful merchants like Durand-Ruel could afford to have their children immortalized by leading artists. This canvas represents a pivotal moment when Impressionism was transitioning from radical experiment to accepted artistic practice, with Durand-Ruel serving as the crucial bridge between innovative artists and hesitant patrons.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 26 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
- 231721
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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