The Descent from the Summit: Jean Martin Steadies Hélène, the Banker’s Daughter (Illustration for Edmond Renoir’s “L’étiquette”) (recto); Half-Length Sketch of a Woman (verso)

Pierre-Auguste RenoirWW-1881-013357

1881·Black chalk (recto and verso) on ivory laid paper (discolored to tan)·49.2 × 31.9 cm (19 3/8 × 12 9/16 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Bensinger

Catalogue

Year: 1881
Medium: Black chalk (recto and verso) on ivory laid paper (discolored to tan)
Dimensions: 49.2 × 31.9 cm (19 3/8 × 12 9/16 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Artist

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Painting

P ierre-Auguste Renoir, a pioneering Impressionist, evolved from vibrant, light-filled brushwork to sensual, classicist forms inspired by travels through the Mediterranean. Celebrated worldwide and consistently strong at auction, his works remain highly sought after, with a 5% average annual return and most pieces appreciating in value.

Paris, France

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