“Painted in 1880, Mademoiselle Grimprel au ruban rouge (Hélène Grimprel) dates from the brief highpoint of Renoir’s portrait painting. It was between the years of 1878 and 1881 that Renoir painted many of the greatest of his portraits, and indeed gained, albeit for a short time, some financial security because of it… While Mademoiselle Grimprel au ruban rouge has not been shown in public for four decades, it is a telling indication of its quality, and indeed of Renoir’s own opinion of it, that it was exhibited twice during his own lifetime, as well as being included in several shows subsequently. This painting has a lightness of touch, a vibrancy and a vitality in the feathered brushstrokes, the depiction of the fleshtones and the intense play with colours that heighten the sense of character of the sitter, Hélène Grimprel. Renoir’s skills as an Impressionist portraitist are clear in the glorious fluidity with which he has rendered the various details, especially the red ribbons of the title.”
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She is just a beautiful girl. Lovely Renior! 😀
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Thank you for this one. I clicked through and read the essay; I had not known the Phillips Collection in D.C., and will add it to my list of places to visit on my next trip there. Love Renoir!
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On my bucket list, too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Madeline. 🙂🌺
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Tender and lovely.
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This is one of my favorite portraits – tender and lovely, indeed! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mitzy. 🙂🌺
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Renoir has been one our most fascinating impressionists depicting passionate movement and light in his beautiful paintings. Thanks for sharing Sunnyside! 🌞🎨🌟
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My pleasure, always, Kym! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂🌺
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Oh it’s my pleasure. You are so very welcome! 🥰🙏🏼😍
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Renoir’s “lightness of touch, a vibrancy and a vitality in the feathered brushstrokes” continue to enthrall me.
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Yes!! I stare at this painting and marvel at those brushstrokes….and the luminance, especially her face. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rosaliene. 🙂🌺
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