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Sleeping Cat
A portrait depicting the artist's mother, painted in the style of realism, with a delicate and warm depiction of a mature woman. The painting emphasizes intimacy and respect as an expression of family bond.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Date of birth and death
25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919
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Natinality
French
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Style
Impressionism transitioning to classical form-focused works and back to light color application
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Significant works
Bal du moulin de la Galette, Luncheon of the Boating Party, Pink and Blue, Girls at the Piano, Nude (Belgrade, 1910)
Information about the work
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Year:
1862
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Private Collection
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Theme:
portrait, mother, realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reveals the personal character and emotional connections of the artist with his family, reflecting warmth and care as well as a realistic approach to the portrayed portrait.
The key to interpreting the work
The painting should be analyzed in the context of Renoir's early creative period, paying attention to the painting technique, warm color palette, and authenticity of the portrayed figure.See other works by this artist
The Painter Jules Le Coeur Walking His Dogs in the Forest of Fontainebleau
- Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year: 1866
Frederic Bazille Painting The Heron (Frederic Bazille at his Easel)
- Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year: 1867
Camille Monet and Her Son Jean in the Garden at Argenteuil
- Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year: 1874
