Two Sisters (On the Terrace), 1881 - Canvas Print
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Location: Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USAOriginal Size: 100.5 x 81 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $62.17 USD
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*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
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Painting Information
Oh, you can't miss Renoir's clever setup in "Two Sisters (On the Terrace)". He puts the two girls right in the middle making them the clear stars of this lovely scene. The terrace where they're sitting? It's a brilliant piece of space planning. You've got the straight-up-and-down lines of the railing and trees, which look great next to the side-to-side stretch of the terrace. This smart layout doesn't just add depth - it pulls you right into the cozy moment he's painted with such care.
In the front, we see two sisters who embody the charm of the late 1800s. The older sister wears a dark blue dress and a striking red hat giving off a sense of calm protection. Her little sister has on a pure white dress with a blue ribbon and a hat full of flowers looking curious and happy like a typical youngster. Renoir's skilled hand puts a basket of bright yarns and flowers in front of them, which adds a lively touch and highlights the fun, homey feel of the scene.
The background is where Renoir's impressionistic style shines. The rich landscape, with its leafy trees and blooming flowers, suggests spring or summer. Past the terrace, a winding river flows through the scene, with distant buildings and more trees on the far bank. Renoir's free relaxed brushstrokes create a gentle, dreamlike setting that sets off the more painted figures in the foreground. This shows his amazing skill to mix detail with a dreamy quality.
Renoir's impressionist style shines through in his lively brushwork and vibrant colors. His quick sure strokes catch the spotty light and moving shadows making them feel real and immediate. He paints the textures of the girls' clothes, their hats, and the plants around them in a way that shows the happy dance of light more than exact details. This bold use of color and free-flowing technique gives the painting a cheerful energy. It shows Renoir's unstoppable love of life and his knack to celebrate life's simple joys.
The light in this masterwork is mellow and diffuse bringing to mind a sun-speckled day that wraps the scene in a cozy, inviting radiance. Sun rays seep through the trees throwing soft bright spots and dark patches that move across the patio and the girls. This understated skillful use of light sets a mood of peaceful contentment making you feel like you've stepped into this perfect moment. The atmosphere is one of calm happiness capturing Renoir's upbeat outlook and his gift for freezing the passing lovely instances of daily life.
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