In the collection of Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
Renoir's portraits of children often derive considerable charm from the artist's ability to depict his subjects absorbed in a task. In this canvas, Renoir's youngest son, Claude, or "Coco," grasps a red pencil and focuses on a piece of paper while his beloved nursemaid Gabrielle looks on tenderly. The proximity and mirroring between the two subjects, among Renoir's favorite models, impart a palpable sense of intimacy, emphasizing their harmonious relationship. Looking back at the portraits painted by his father of him, Claude would remark: "To secure a little stillness, my father chose poses that allowed me to play or get interested in something."
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Auguste Renoir — Child with Toys - Gabrielle and the Artist'
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919) — Laundress and He
Cecilia Beaux — Dorothea and Francesca
Laura Muntz Lyall — Interesting Story
Auguste Renoir — The Daughters of Catulle Mendès, Huguette (
Mary Cassatt — A Child's Bath
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926) — After the Bath
Suzanne Valadon — Mrs. Robert Rey and her daughter Sylvie
Pierre Bonnard — The Letter
William Glackens — Julia Reading
William Glackens — Lenna with Basket of Flowers
Pierre Bonnard — Grandmother with a Child
