Reading (La Lecture) (Q28129806)

description: <p>Coveted for their charm, beauty, and nuanced expressions, Renoir's paintings of children typically portray their protagonists absorbed in music-making, flower-picking, writing, or reading. Beginning in the 1890s, Renoir painted an extended series of canvases showing two young girls in a variety of activities and surroundings. Their interactions underline their harmonious relationship and conform to idyllic images of childhood. The feathery cursive brushwork imparts a veil-like haze that heightens the sense of nostalgia.</p>

keywords adult adult person affection baby beautiful cheek child child children face hair hug human interaction long hair love one people person selfie togetherness two wear a young person looking at the camera