Seascape (1897) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Seascape (1897) — Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Wind, light, and moving colour. Renoir turns the shoreline into quicksilver—broken blues, foam-white flicker, and sun-warmed air rendered with supple, confident strokes. A breath of coast on the wall: fresh, lyrical, unmistakably Impressionist.

Why it captivates

• Impressionist ease — lively brushwork that shimmers like water in sun.

• Sea-toned palette — layered blues, greys, and warm highlights that suit any room.

• Atmosphere first — mood, weather, and light take center stage.

• Relaxed elegance — a refined yet effortless focal point for living spaces.

• Evergreen subject — the sea as timeless calm and quiet drama.

What you’ll see

A wide sweep of water under a light-struck sky, the horizon breathing between the two. Loose, rhythmic strokes describe swell and spindrift; pale highlights catch along the wave tops. The composition is spare and musical—air, light, and motion in balance.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1897, this coastal study reflects Renoir’s mature Impressionism—an art of colour harmony and fluid touch, translating fleeting sensations rather than topographic detail. The result is less a map of a place than a memory of sea and weather, held in paint.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and gentle gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 662 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.06 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.27 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 658 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame to reveal the sheet edge and create a neat shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Sea lovers & calm-space seekers

• Designers & stylists after airy, light-led colour

• Collectors of Impressionist landscapes

• Gift-givers celebrating coastal memories

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Renoir’s sea-breeze wash through your space—order your Seascape print today.