Young Lady in a Black Hat (Portrait of Jeanne Samary)
Digital image on a display (originally oil on canvas) • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Style & Movement
Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Originally oil on canvas featuring soft impressionistic brushwork and sfumato edges; currently presented as a high-definition digital rendering on a flat-panel display.
Creation Period
Original circa 1877; digital display contemporary (21st century).
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format (displaying a portrait-oriented original); variable dimensions based on screen size (approx. 55-65 inches diagonal).
Subject Description
A portrait of the French actress Jeanne Samary depicted in a dark fashionable hat and black dress with lace detailing. The background is a warm, mottled red and ochre, characteristic of Renoir's portraiture from the late 1870s.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (Digital Hardware); The underlying image quality depends on file resolution and screen calibration.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $2,500 (value of the television/display hardware)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $1,500 (resale value of consumer electronics)
Provenance History
Original painting is in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow. This version is a digital reproduction likely sourced from an art-streaming service or digital gallery software (e.g., Samsung 'The Frame').
Art Historical Significance
The original work is a masterpiece of Impressionist portraiture, capturing the luminous skin tones and vivacious spirit of a celebrated Comédie-Française actress. It represents Renoir's peak period of technical experimentation with color and atmosphere.
Notable Features
The image is displayed with a digital matte border to mimic a physical frame, integrated into a domestic interior as 'functional art'.
Condition Issues
Potential for screen burn-in, dead pixels, or surface scratches on the display panel. Not applicable to the physical artwork itself.
Conservation Recommendations
Use a microfiber cloth for dusting; avoid high humidity; use surge protection. For the digital image, ensure color profile settings are optimized for sRGB or Adobe RGB.