Pierre-Auguste Renoir's piece, "Les Sirenes," takes inspiration from the initial lithograph created in 1919. This artwork is reproduced using a giclee print on robust archival paper. The dimensions of the piece itself measure 8 inches by 9.5 inches, while the paper size is 12.5 inches by 13.25 inches, complete with perforated edges. The condition of this artwork is pristine and untouched.
Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Artwork: Les Sirenes, inspired by the original lithograph from 1919
Technique: Giclee print on thick archival paper
Dimensions of artwork: 8" by 9 1/2"
Paper dimensions: 12 1/2" by 13 1/4", featuring perforated edges
State: Brand new
At the Inn of the Father Furnace, Renoir gathered his companions and muses for this grand artwork. In the left foreground, Aline is engaged with her puppy, while Alphonse Founaise, the inn's proprietor, stands behind her. Leaning on the railing, Alphonsine Furnace, his daughter, listens to Baron Raoul Barbier, who is turned away. In the right foreground, painter Gustave Caillebotte sits astride a chair, quietly conversing with actress Ellen Andrée, as the Italian journalist Maggiolo leans against it. Nearby, a small group has formed, featuring journalist Paul Lhote with a pince-nez, Eugene-Pierre Lestringuez, and actress Jeanne Samary. At the center, model Angèle is seated, sipping her drink beside a man whose profile is barely visible. Beyond them stands the financier Ephrussi, distinguished by his top hat. In the background, the Seine shimmers through the willows, dotted with sailboats. The scene is one of joy and tranquility. Yet, Renoir, whose financial situation was less than stable at the time, was uncertain if he could complete this major work when he first embarked on "The Luncheon of the Boating Party" from April to July 1881.
Archival paper, known for its durability of a century or more, is frequently employed for vital and permanent documents that require long-term preservation. Additionally, it is utilized for fine art prints and limited edition prints to provide superior protection compared to other acid-free papers.
A giclee (pronounced zhee-CLAY) is a high-tech, high-resolution, and high-quality reproduction created individually using a specialized large-format printer. These giclees are made from digital scans of existing artworks. Additionally, as many artists now create their work digitally, there often isn't an "original" piece to display on a wall. Giclees address this issue by offering a vibrant new medium for showcasing art.
