France / 1879–80
Near the Lake
Look closely at Near the Lake. Surrounded by lush, bright foliage, man and a young girl at close range lean against a fence near a lake.
Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Near the Lake to 1879–80.
A CLOSER LOOK
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919) made this painting. The museum dates it 1879–80.
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 ChicagoNear the LakeOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.