This exquisite color Renoir is world-renowned and highly recognized to be Renoir’s best print. Each of the 10 colors found in the composition makes way for a stunningly captivating glimpse into these children’s world; they are completely immersed in their carefree playground of a charmingly over-grown field on a bright summer’s day. Not only do we see an intricate composition of four characters, we are welcomed into the work through its grand scale and sunny disposition.

Examples of this piece have been exhibited in public collections all over the world, including the Cabinet des Estampes, Paris; Kupferstich-Kabinett, Dresde; Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; New York Public Library; National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Signed by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Limoges, 1841- Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1919) in black in the stone in the lower right, this work is from the edition of 200 printed by Auguste Clot and published by Ambroise Vollard. Pulled in 10 colors on Arches Ingres laid paper, this work is one of only 4 color prints created by Renoir. Also known by another title, La Récolte des Pommes de Terre (The Gathering of Apples).

Literature:
This work is fully documented and referenced in:

1. Delteil, L. (1999). Pierre-Auguste Renoir, L’œuvre grave et lithographié (The Etchings and Lithographs):  – Catalogue Raisonné. Hyman, A. (Ed.). Alan Wofsy Fine Arts: San Francisco (1999). Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 32 on pgs. 70-1.

2. Stella, J. G. The Graphic Work of Renoir – Catalogue Raisonné. Listed and illustrated both as catalogue raisonné no. 32 and also as the cover image to the text.

The full sheet, in very good condition (soft horizontal creases and slight soiling in the large upper and lower margins).