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Vivid, lush view of rolling waves in purple, white, blue, and green against a bright blue sky with a watercolor-like blending of blues and purples. Sea and sky nearly become one.
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

France / 1879

Seascape

Seascape

Look closely at Seascape. Vivid, lush view of rolling waves in purple, white, blue, and green against a bright blue sky with a watercolor-like blending of blues and purples.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Seascape to 1879.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919) made this painting. The museum dates it 1879.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoSeascape

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