A Girl with a Watering Can
Reproduction print on paper • After Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Style & Movement
Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic print / color reproduction
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction of an 1876 original painting)
Dimensions & Format
Medium-large vertical format, approximately 24 x 20 inches including frame
Subject Description
A young girl dressed in a dark blue coat with white lace trimming, holding a black watering can in a lush garden filled with flowers and dappled sunlight.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall as a framed decorative print, showing minor aging to the matting and frame.
Estimated Market Value
20 to 50 USD
Auction Estimate
10 to 30 USD
Provenance History
Standard commercial home decor acquisition from the late 20th century, unknown precise retail origin.
Art Historical Significance
The original 1876 painting by Renoir is a celebrated masterpiece of Impressionism housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This item is a mass-market decorative reproduction.
Notable Features
Features a facsimile signature 'Renoir 76' in the lower right corner, typical of commercial reproductions of this specific work, presented in an ornate vintage-style gilded frame with a dark green mat.
Condition Issues
Potential fading of colors due to UV exposure over decades; minor dust and frame wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the print; dust the frame periodically with a dry cloth.