Barnes Takeout: Art Talk on Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Washerwoman and Child

[@garybonas5366]

Thanks, Martha. Absolutely perfect choice for Mother’s Day !

[@davidpaniccia1466]

Love Renoir's paintings. That was great! Indeed, as you've stated, "That feeling of oneness". We do need that again, that warm moment of embrace. Happy Mother's Day to you and to all the Mothers at the Barnes Foundation.

[@janicefiore6777]

Thank you, Martha Lucy. I always enjoy these "Takeouts", but I especially loved this one about Renoir's Washerwoman and Child in anticipation of Mother's Day. Your insights were captivating and it was particularly engaging to hear your own personal feelings about this painting and your memories and relationships with your own children when they were the age of Pierre; so thank you for sharing that. You spoke of this painting on all levels of understanding.

[@Dylan_Fan1]

Thank you! Great analysis. And Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. You are appreciated and cherished.

[@cindikimmel9875]

This is such a beautiful, intimate portrait from Renoir of his wife and son. I have looked at it many times yet never noticed the washer women in the background! I will look forward to seeing this painting again in the gallery to discover this part of the painting. Thank you for a Mother's Day treat!

[@jkirkpatrick144]

This was a particularly good Mother's Day Barnes Takeout. Thank you so much.

[@LilovAlexander]

So sweet ! Look at the child's eyes ! The painting is finished indeed !!

[@christinahentzelman1089]

Thanks for another interesting lecture. I have always loved this Renoir and enjoy spending time with it when I am at The Barnes

[@kayleenlewis4229]

I just love this painting. Thanks for the insights. Well done!

[@mariaherrera1738]

Thank you for your highly instructive and enjoyable talks. I always walk away from your talks with something to think about. This painting, in particular, I would have probably walked right past it at the Museum, but now I see it in a completely different light. The emphasis on a fresco like appearance was crucial as well as this painting signaling a change in Renoirs style. Looking forward to many others, and Happy Mothers Day to you!

[@pamelaroesch707]

Enjoyed this sweet piece today in anticipation of Mother's Day! And loved the details of the cuddly little one pressed up against Maman. Wonderful takeout, again!! Happy Mother's day to you all, as well!!

[@jfish2man]

Thanks for an early Mother's Day present. I enjoyed the explanation very much!

[@susanmcginley1677]

Thank you Martha. Once again a great painting and takeout. All of the staff have done an excellent job on each takeout. I love learning to see new things when I get back to the museum. The little bit of history of each painting is great. I just love every takeout. The Washerwoman and Child is a fascinating painting. I don't know if I ever really noticed the people in the background.. Thanks for pointing it out. Happy Mother's Day!

[@LittleMissHoop]

Great choice for Mother's Day indeed!

[@lynnu8921]

Loved this segment. I’ve often wondered about its al fresco nature and whether it was finished. Thanks for the insights.

[@Duckshots]

JUST wonderful. Learned a little about Dr. Barnes and how he got the painting. Need to know more. Loved the painting discussion. What was going on?How did Gertie's brother get this image. Ah, yes, the signature. Picasso signed to sell. Tell us more.

[@marklewittes5089]

Thank you for the description of The Washerwoman and Child. Any comments on the two shoes on the child being of different colors as well as the one sock on and one sock off? The two shoe colors certainly bring some color balance to the image matching colors in other locations of the painting.

[@maralynhirschenbaum3311]

Thank you!

[@johns.9819]

wonderful

[@wwebb2129]

Enjoyed the talk and the painting. I'm thinking that the child's face is very precisely rendered but the further you get from the child, the more the images fade until you get to the back and the faint washerwomen. Even Mom's face is in softer focus than the child's, more in Renoir's older style.

[@captainwgg]

IMHO, Renoir intended to leave things as we see them, with the background purposely vague to lead us to an enhanced appreciation of the lovely faces of mother and child. This was a great choice for the Mother’s’ Day weekend!