Who created "In the Meadow"?

In the Meadow was created by Auguste Renoir in 1888–92.

When was "In the Meadow" created?

This artwork was created 1888–92.

What medium is "In the Meadow"?

In the Meadow is Oil on canvas.

Is "In the Meadow" in the public domain?

Yes, In the Meadow is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

In the Meadow

Auguste Renoir

1888–92

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

32 x 25 3/4 in. (81.3 x 65.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Sam A. Lewisohn, 1951

Accession Number

51.112.4

Tags

Girls

Art Historical Context

**In the Meadow**, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir between1888 and 1892, invites visitors into a sun-drenched world of youthful delight. This oil on canvas, measuring 32 x 25¾ inches, captures two girls lounging gracefully amid wildflowers, embodying Renoir's lifelong fascination with the joys of everyday life. Acquired through the bequest of Sam A. Lewisohn in 195, it graces the European Paintings department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a testament to its enduring appeal. As a cornerstone of Impressionism, Renoir's style here shines through his signature loose brushstrokes and luminous...

About the Artist

Auguste Renoir · 1841–1919

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), born in Limoges to a modest tailor's family, displayed prodigious talent early on, apprenticed at age thirteen to the Lévy Frères porcelain factory in Paris after his family relocated there in 1845. There, he decorated fine china with floral designs, fans, and religious hangings, honing his skills in color and draftsmanship. By 1862, having saved enough, Renoir s...

In the Meadow

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