This well known, impression of contemporary Paris, was painted by Renoir during the period that his studio was in Rue Saint-Georges. There is no comparable painting by Renoir of contemporary life outdoors, either urban or weekend, in any British public collection outside London. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
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Title of artwork, date
La Place Clichy, 1880
Date supported
1987
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
65 x 54 cm
Grant
110000
Total cost
1000000
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