Pierre-Auguste Renoir - The Garden at the Chateau des Brouillards, Montmartre (1890-1899)

 

Source: Ashmolean Museum Oxford

"The Garden at the Chateau des Brouillards, Montmartre" is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, completed between 1890 and 1899. The painting depicts a garden at the Chateau des Brouillards, located in Montmartre, Paris. It features vibrant greenery, a fountain, and a statue in the background. Renoir was known for his Impressionist style, and this painting showcases his use of light and color to capture a moment in time. The Chateau des Brouillards was owned by his friend Paul Bérard, and Renoir often visited the estate to paint.

Renoir was a prominent Impressionist painter of the 19th century, known for his depictions of everyday life and outdoor scenes. He was born in Limoges, France in 1841, and showed a talent for art at a young age. He studied under Charles Gleyre in Paris, where he met other famous Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet and Alfred Sisley. Renoir's works often featured soft, bright colors and loose brushstrokes, capturing the essence of a moment rather than a realistic representation. He continued to paint until his death in 1919, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most celebrated Impressionist painters of all time.