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Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper)
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Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper)
1196024 Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 52.6x39.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23305174
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1900 Active Arm Raised Arms Raised Aversion Bosom Breast Brown Hair Brunette Buff Paper Dark Hair Entertained Entertainment Event Etude Expression Facial Expression Faun Fiction Fictional Author Hair Style Hair Up Half Dressed Impressionist Art Impressionistic Looking Away Looking Down Mounted On Paper Mythical Named Playwright Neckwear Oedipus Rex On Paper Partly Dressed Pastel Pastel Drawing Perform Performer Performing Physical Activity Pierre Auguste Renoir Raised Arm Renoir Roman Mythology Scarf Scarves Semi Clad Semi Dress Sophocles Studies Tied Turning Away Waist Woman Alone Wrapped Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Playwright Portrait Style Portraiture Semi Nude
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This print showcases Pierre Auguste Renoir's "Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex" created around 1900. The pastel drawing on buff paper measures 52.6x39.7 cm and is currently held in a private collection. In this close-up, impressionistic portrait style artwork, we see a stunning female figure with brown hair adorned in scarves, embodying the essence of Roman mythology. With her gaze turned away and an air of aversion, she captivates viewers with her expressive posture and intense expression. The half-dressed dancer raises her arms gracefully as she performs an enchanting dance routine for the mythical character Oedipus Rex. Renoir's masterful use of pastels brings out the vibrant colors and textures of her apparel, highlighting every detail from the flowing fabric to her dark hair tied up elegantly. As one of the leading figures in Impressionism, Renoir skillfully captures movement and emotion through his brushstrokes. This study exemplifies his ability to depict human form in motion while maintaining a sense of realism. With its rich history rooted in Greek playwright Sophocles' tragedy "Oedipus Rex" this artwork pays homage to both classical literature and French artistry. It serves as a testament to Renoir's talent as he seamlessly blends fiction with reality through his unique portrayal. Mounted on paper within this photograph print by Bridgeman Images, this early 20th-century masterpiece continues to mesmerize art enthusiasts worldwide with its timeless beauty and evocative storytelling.
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