Pierre-Auguste Renoir - The Wave (1882)

 

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"The Wave" is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1882. It depicts a group of people enjoying the ocean waves on a beach. Renoir was a French Impressionist painter who was known for his use of vivid colors and capturing the beauty of everyday life. He was inspired by the Impressionist movement and often painted scenes of people enjoying leisure activities. In his later years, he struggled with arthritis but continued to paint with the help of assistants. "The Wave" is an example of his ability to capture the joy and spontaneity of a moment in time.