Mother Antony's Tavern

Auguste Renoir (1841 - 1919)

Artist/Maker

Artist: Auguste Renoir (1841 - 1919)

DatesSigned: Signed 1866

Material / Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 194 x 131 cm h x w x d: Ram 225 x 161 x 12 cm

Inventory numberNM 2544

AcqusitionGift 1926 Nationalmusei Vänner

Other titlesTitle (sv): I mor Antonys värdshus Title (en): Mother Antony's Tavern

DescriptionDescription: Auguste Renoir’s paintings of modern life, in this case the bohemian artists of Marlotte in the forest of Fontainebleau, show that the impressionists were skilled in branding and promoting themselves. They created large group portraits, filled with young men, gathered around one of their (male) teachers and role models. In the pictures, the female members are always conspicuous by their absence.

Collection

Paintings (Paintings)

MaterialOil paint, Duk

TechniquePainting

Additional texteDescription: The painting depicts the interior of a tavern in the forest of Fontainebleau, south of Paris. This tavern was a popular haunt for artists working in the area. To the right, in a yellow straw hat, sits the painter Alfred Sisley. Like Renoir, some years later he would be included in the Impressionist group. On the table lies an issue of L’événement, the newspaper that published some of Emile Zola’s most noted art reviews. A wall-painting can be seen in the background, which was executed by some of the artists of the area.