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Two young girls, one blonde and one brunette, lean together reading closely, painted in warm pinks and greens with a leafy backdrop.
Framed print of Reading (La Lecture) hanging on a wall in a furnished room
Framed print of Reading (La Lecture) hanging on a wall in a furnished room
Framed print of Reading (La Lecture) hanging on a wall in a furnished room

Reading (La Lecture)Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1891 | Hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print

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Two girls bent together over a book, painted by Renoir in soft greens and warm skin tones, offered here as a hand-painted oil reproduction or archival canvas print.

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Framing guide

SKU: EEW-Q28129806
Collection: Reading & Letters
Themes: Renoir Wall Art

About the original

Original work
Reading (La Lecture), 1891
Original dimensions
46 × 56 cm
Collection
Barnes Foundation (source record)
Image rights
Public domain

Description

Two young girls lean together over a book or paper resting at the bottom edge of the canvas, their heads bowed in concentration. The girl on the left has long, loose blonde hair caught up with a white ribbon and wears a pale, lightly patterned dress; the girl beside her has darker auburn hair pinned up, wears a rust-red dress, and props her chin on her hand as she reads.

Renoir sets the pair against a hazy backdrop of green foliage flecked with white blossoms, painted in soft, blurred strokes that keep all the attention on the girls’ faces and the tender, quiet closeness between them. The brushwork on their skin is warm and feathery, built from pinks and creams, while the ribbon and dress add small notes of white and rust-red against the greenery.

This reproduction is available as a hand-painted oil copy on canvas or as an archival giclée canvas print. Both are reproductions made after the original painting held at the Barnes Foundation, not the original work itself.

Reproduction specifications

Medium and productionHand-Painted Oil Reproduction: 2 to 4 weeks; Canvas Art Print: 2 to 4 business days
Size choices9 proportion-preserving options, including the museum-held original size
PresentationRolled, Stretched on chassis, Thin frame, Thick frame
CompositionOriginal aspect ratio preserved. The artwork is never cropped or stretched.
SourceDocumented museum open-access image and provenance record.

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The craft

The oil edition of this Renoir artwork is painted by hand on canvas. A canvas art print reproduces the image in ink, with the brushmarks visible in the picture rather than raised paint.

  • Oil editions painted individually by studio artists
  • Canvas prints reproduce the image on canvas
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  • Made to order in your chosen size and presentation

Materials & Care

Materials

The oil reproduction is painted on cotton canvas; the art print is printed on canvas. Rolled canvas arrives without a stretcher. Stretched canvas is mounted on a wooden stretcher frame; thin and thick frames are separate presentation choices.

On request, the studio provides a certificate for your hand-painted reproduction; it certifies the studio's work, not an original by the artist.

Care

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and damp conditions.

Sizing

Choose a size and presentation in the options above. Both editions keep the original image proportions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes can I order this in?

This painting is available in a range of standard reproduction sizes for different wall spaces. The original measures 46 x 56 cm, and we can reproduce it close to that scale or scale it up for a larger canvas.

Do I get a hand-painted reproduction or a printed canvas?

You may choose a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas, created by a working artist, or an archival giclée print on canvas. Both are faithful reproductions of the original painting at the Barnes Foundation, not the original artwork.

How long does production take and how is it shipped?

Every order is made to order and shipped worldwide, arriving ready to hang. Hand-painted oil reproductions take longer to complete than canvas prints, since each one is painted individually rather than printed.

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