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View at Guernsey

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Title

View at Guernsey

Description

Artwork by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicting the French island's most picturesque viewpoint overlooking the bay's rocky coastline. This scene depicts a place of pure serenity, the perfect place for a long romantic walk or a picnic with a quick dip in the water. His painting creates a sense of calm happiness which is amplified by his loose brushstrokes.

Date

1883

Medium

Oil on canvas.

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