Pierre-Auguste Renoir (France, 1841-1919)
‘Louis Valtat, from Douze Lithographies originals de Pierre-August Renoir’, 1904
Published by Ambroise Vollard
Printed by Auguste Clot
transfer crayon lithograph on paper
(Sight): 11 ¾” tall x 9 3/8” wide
Description: Portrait of Louis Valtat, French Fauvist Painter, 1869-1952 and close friend of Renoir, aged 35 by Pierre Auguste-Renoir (French, 1841-1919), signed in stone, lithograph on paper 11 ¾” x 9 3/8”, from Douze Lithographies Originals de Pierre-August Renoir (D.; S.38), published by Ambroise Vollard. A comfortable and contemplative Valtat sits facing right with his right hand on the back of his chair, his arm and elbow braced over the edge.
It is thought that this portrait was sketched by Renoir during one of his visits to “Maison de la Poste”, a house he rented in Cagnes in 1903. It is documented that Valtat’s sketches of Renoir and Renoirs painting “Portrait de Suzanne” (Suzanne being Valtat’s wife) were also done on this occasion
Markings: in stone “Renoir”
Medium: transfer crayon lithograph
(Sight): 11 ¾” tall x 9 3/8” wide
Condition: Very Good – Ready for Display.
Condition Notes: For accuracy only there is some very light foxing in the upper right. Framed and Ready for Display.
Literature: No. 38, The Graphic work of Renoir, Catalogue raisonne, Lund Humphries, Dr. Joseph Stella
Signed: in stone “Renoir”
Artist Biography: Pierre August-Renoir (France, 1841-1919). Impressionist pioneer and one of the World’s most celebrated artists.
