Sleeping Girl (1880) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Sleeping Girl - Pierre-Auguste Renoir - 1880

Artwork Information

TitleSleeping Girl
ArtistPierre-Auguste Renoir
Date1880
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions120 x 94 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationClark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA, US
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About Sleeping Girl

Sleeping Girl is a 1880 oil on canvas painting by the renowned Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artwork measures 47 3/5 × 36 1/5 inches and is part of Renoir’s series of anecdotal depictions of women and children. The painting depicts a young woman in deep sleep, resting her chin on her hand while sitting in a chair. Renoir was known for his open-air landscapes, family scenes, and monumental portraits, with Sleeping Girl considered as one of his finest works.

This masterpiece represents the mastery of the Impressionist style and contains many elements that make it unique among other types of artwork from this period. One such element is the use vibrant colors to capture light, shadow, texture and form such as those found in the girl’s dress on display here which appears in slight flux due to the tones blended into each other evoking movement without being overtly distracting.

Of particular note are the contrasts vividly brought out by Renoir in Sleeping Girl. The soft yet lively skin tones emphasized against her earth-toned dress lend a subtle harmony between lifelessness beyond sleep which seems only minutes away vs vigourous glow symbolized by youthfulness. This contrast between opposing elements adds depth to an already captivating portrayal while maintaining much needed balance throughout its composition. Sleeping Girl can be found at Clark Art Institute located Williamstown MA where visitors can experience one of Renoir’s iconic works firsthand whilst surrounded by large variety Masterpieces from other famous artists like Winslow Homer or Vincent Van Gogh resulting enjoyable museum-going experience for art enthusiasts., making it highly recommended for art lovers who appreciate Impressionism pieces like this timeless work created centuries ago but still incredibly inspiring even today.

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