Etching on Arches velin paper, dimensions: 31 x 24 cm, signed on plate, published in 1950 with permission of Renoir's heirs, licensed by Renoir Estate. Original certificate attached.
The etching "Orangerie" by Pierre-AugusteRenoir is a delicate and subtle workthat captures the artist's characteristic style -full ofwarmth,lightnessand humanism. Done in etching, the work depictsayoungwomansitting with a basketfull oforanges.It is an intimate andgracefulcomposition,highlightingeverydaylife in an artistic interpretation.
The femalefigure, shown in profile, holdsa singleorange inher hand,gazing atitthoughtfully.Herclothing,reminiscentof simple countryoutfits, reflects theauthenticity andsimplicity sooftenexplored by theImpressionists.Soft linesare used in the background,giving the compositiona feeling ofintimacyand tranquility.
The color scheme of the etching is kept in sepia tones, enhancing the sense of nostalgia and classic elegance. Theattention todetail, such as thefoldsofthe dress, the basketfull offruit or the delicate expression on the heroine's face, testifies to Renoir's masterful technique.
"TheOrangerie" is oneexample ofworks inwhich Renoir goes beyond oil painting,exploringthe possibilities of artistic printmaking. The work,though small in form, exudes thewarmththat is the artist's trademark. The scene portraysthe beauty ofeverydaylife,whilecapturinga moment of reflection and reverie.
