The Seine at Argenteuil
1873 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This landscape captures a serene view of the Seine river near Argenteuil, executed in the quintessential Impressionist style with loose brushwork. The painting is part of the collection at the Musée d'Orsay.
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Argenteuil became a hub for Impressionist painters in the 1870s due to its proximity to Paris and its picturesque river views, which were accessible by the new railway lines. Renoir frequented the area to capture the changing light on the water, often painting side-by-side with Claude Monet during this productive period of experimentation with plein-air techniques.
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The Seine at Argenteuil
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1873
