Who created "The Blue River"?

The Blue River was created by Auguste Renoir in c. 1890/1900.

When was "The Blue River" created?

This artwork was created c. 1890/1900.

What medium is "The Blue River"?

The Blue River is oil on canvas.

Is "The Blue River" in the public domain?

Yes, The Blue River is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Blue River

Auguste Renoir

c. 1890/1900

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall (including taped edges): 7.7 x 9.6 cm (3 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.) framed: 18.7 x 21 x 4.4 cm (7 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

Accession Number

1970.17.75

About the Artist

Auguste Renoir · 1841–1919

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a founding figure of Impressionism whose luminous depictions of Parisian leisure, sensuous female forms, and sun-dappled landscapes made him one of the most beloved painters in Western art history. Born in Limoges to a working-class family, Renoir began as a porcelain painter before pursuing fine arts, and this early craft experience gave him facility with the...

The Blue River

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