Nude with Castanets

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Nude with Castanets" (1918) is a painting housed at the Barnes Foundation. This oil on canvas, measuring 41 cm in width and 53 cm in height, depicts a nude woman standing between two pillars. The woman, with her back slightly arched and her left arm raised, holds castanets in her hand. She stands on a reddish-brown floor, and a tapestry adorned with green foliage forms the backdrop. Renoir's signature brushstrokes, characterized by loose and flowing lines, create a soft and sensual representation of the female form. The warm color palette, dominated by yellows, pinks, and greens, further enhances the painting's overall sense of warmth and intimacy.