Strawberries 1905

Pierre-Auguste Renoir made "Strawberries" with oil on canvas, and you can see it today at the Musée de l'Orangerie. Renoir's brushstrokes are soft and blended, creating a hazy, dreamlike effect. The painting’s surface is alive with subtle variations in color and tone. It’s like he’s conjuring a summer afternoon. The whole composition feels intimate, like a stolen glance at a private moment. I imagine Renoir carefully arranging the strawberries, lemon and blue ceramic. He’s stepping back, squinting, adjusting. I think he’s trying to capture the way light transforms ordinary objects into something beautiful and fleeting. Look how the light catches on the rim of the bowl. Think of Monet and Manet’s still lifes, which were also interested in capturing the fleeting qualities of light and the beauty of everyday objects. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art isn’t just about replicating reality, but about seeing the world with fresh eyes and sharing that vision with others.