Renoir "The Wave"

From: Denver Art Museum Limited Edition: 30 Exhibition: Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past Material: Printed vinyl Dimensions: 30" x 89" (76cm x 226cm) Hanging Hardware Included Summary Pierre-Auguste Renoir pushes well beyond the typical boundaries of Impressionism with his dramatic ocean scene "The Wave" from 1883. Roiling and tumultuous waves emerge from his thick dabs of paint and splotches of color. Pink, green, yellow and red mix with the more expected blues, whites and grays to create a sea that is alive with energy and power. Lovers of the sea who respect both its beauty and power will enjoy hanging one of these 30 banners on their wall. You can almost smell the sea spray. Description French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir is often considered one of the more conservative painters among his Impressionist colleagues. Many of his portraits, group scenes, and nudes are beautiful but not particularly innovative. However, the artist had many contradictio