France / 1875–76
Woman at the Piano
Look closely at Woman at the Piano. Painting of a light-skinned woman dressed in a gauzy white gown with black trim playing an upright paino.
What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Woman at the Piano to 1875–76.
A CLOSER LOOK
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919) made this painting. The museum dates it 1875–76.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoWoman at the PianoOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.