The Umbrellas by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Description

The Umbrellas, an oil-on-canvas masterpiece by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, captures the bustling streets of Paris in the 1880s. The painting, owned by the National Gallery in London, portrays a rainy day scene where most figures shield themselves with umbrellas. To the right, a mother gazes at her daughters, elegantly dressed for their afternoon promenade. The central female figure, modeled by Renoir’s lover Suzanne Valadon, raises or lowers her umbrella, hinting at impending rain. Unconventionally, the composition isn’t centered, and figures spill beyond the frame like a candid photograph. Renoir’s brushwork evolved during the process: he initially embraced Impressionism but later infused classical influences, resulting in a harmonious blend of styles. The angles of the umbrellas form geometric shapes, adding depth to this captivating slice of Parisian life.

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This artwork is available in the following variations (size in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee

Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting. 

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Our canvas prints, gallery-wrapped and unframed, are ready to elegantly adorn your space. The image seamlessly extends around the stretched canvas, adding depth to the artwork. Mounted securely on a robust wood frame, our high-quality canvas ensures maximum stability and tautness for a striking display.

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