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Style: Impressionism

Topic: Music Entertainment

Date: 1883

Size: 98 x 181 cm

Technique: Oil On Canvas

A Masterpiece of Impressionism

Dance at Bougival

(1883) is a captivating oil-on-canvas painting by the renowned French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This masterpiece, measuring 98 x 181 cm, showcases the charm and elegance of Impressionism, which has made it one of the most beloved works in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

A Jovial Scene

This painting depicts a lively scene of two friends dancing in a café, exuding an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie. The couple's expressions and synchronized movements suggest intimacy and unity, making it a thoroughly contemporary piece that resonates with viewers even today.

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A Rich History

Dance at Bougival

has had many names since its creation in 1883, including "La danse à la campagne" and "La danse à Bougival." It is believed to depict two of Renoir's friends, Suzanne Valadon and Paul Lhote. The painting was widely exhibited, first being shown in London soon after it was painted, and has since been a part of several prestigious collections, including those of Paul Durand-Ruel, François Depeaux, and Edmond Decap (Depeaux's brother-in-law).

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