Late Renoir's Overlooked Modernity at Hammer Galleries

From January 22, 2011, to November 1, 2010, Hammer Galleries in New York City presented an exhibition of Auguste Renoir's later works, featuring twenty pieces from his last thirty years. Located at 475 Park Avenue, the showcase highlighted creations from Cagnes on the Côte d'Azur, revealing a serene beauty that diverged from his earlier style. Among the standout works were Woman on a Green Cushion (1909) and Young Woman in a Black Hat (1895), both demonstrating modernist techniques. Despite battling rheumatoid arthritis, Renoir continued to create vibrant pieces with a jewel-like color scheme. The exhibition emphasized the importance of his late works, contrasting with de-accessioned pieces like The Washerwoman (1912) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Additionally, Renoir's impact on artists such as Picasso and Matisse was acknowledged.