Louis Valtat (1904)

Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
Size
Finishing (pick one!)

More about this artwork

The image you've shown is a sketch by Pierre-Auguste Renoir titled "Louis Valtat" from the year 1904. In this artwork, Renoir has depicted Louis Valtat, a fellow French artist and contemporary who was associated with both the Fauvist movement and the Impressionists. Valtat is portrayed in a contemplative pose, seated with one arm resting on an object that appears to be a chair or a table.The sketch is done in pencil which allows for a range of textures and shading, delivering a soft, almost gentle depiction of the subject. Valtat is shown with his head turned to the side, displaying his profile. He has a robust beard and wears a cap, which together with his overcoat, contribute to a distinctly bohemian appearance.Renoir's skill in capturing the human form and expression with concise, fluid pencil strokes is evident here. The artwork exudes a sense of calm and introspection, characteristic of personal portraits where the artist aims to catch not just the physical likeness but the essence of the person. The choice of subtle detailing and soft lighting effects in the sketch underscores Renoir’s masterful handling of the medium and his ability to convey depth and personality through simple yet powerful lines.

Delivery

Reproductions are made to order and take 5 to 7 working days.

We send them out by courier and delivery takes another two working days.

If you need a reproduction sooner, please contact us - we can usually find a solution and produce it a little faster.

If you don't want to pay for postage, you can pick up your paintings at our galleries in Kaunas or Vilnius.

Returns

Yes, reproductions can be returned.

If you have any doubts more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please contact us - we will take the reproduction back for a refund or offer you a replacement!

We accept a maximum of two returns per customer - please note that we make reproductions to order, so please choose responsibly.

We do not refund shipping expenses.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."