The artwork “Near Berneval” is an oil on canvas painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1898. It is an exemplar of the Impressionist movement, measuring 65.2 by 54 cm. Representing the landscape genre, the painting is part of a private collection.
This artwork conveys the serene ambience of a rural landscape scene, capturing the play of natural light with a palette of vibrant yet subtle hues. It features a thatched cottage nestled among lush foliage, with tall trees framing the composition on the right. A soft sky with hints of blue and white dominates the upper portion of the work, while patches of clearings suggest an open field or sky in the distance. In the foreground, two figures appear on a dirt road that meanders toward the horizon, providing a sense of human presence and scale. The brushwork is loose, with quick, deft strokes that communicate the textures of the natural environment and the transient quality of light. One can observe the characteristic Impressionist focus on capturing the immediacy of the moment and the sensory experience of the landscape.
