This work is one of only four color prints created by Renoir, and this particular one 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 captivating glimpse into these children’s world. They are immersed in their carefree playground of an 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, Dresden; Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; New York Public Library; and National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

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. 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, The Etchings and Lithographs : – Catalog Raisonné. Hyman, A. (Ed.). Alan Wofsy Fine Arts: San Francisco (1999). Listed and illustrated as catalog raisonné no. 32 on pp. 70-71.
2. Stella, JG The Graphic Work of Renoir – Catalog Raisonné. Listed and illustrated both as catalog 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).