Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Woman with Black Hair (Jeune femme avec cheveux noirs; buste); Pierre-Auguste Renoir; c. 1911; Oil on canvas; The painting shows Gabrielle Renard; the beloved nursemaid to the Renoir family for over fifteen years who became one of the artist's favorite models. Often Renoir presents Gabrielle in a maternal role; engaging with the children; as in 'The Artist's Family' (Room 1) or 'The Writing Lesson' (Room 14). Here; however; Renoir presents a much more eroticized version of his raven-haired model; who poses with blouse hanging open; one pink nipple just visible. Wearing a glittery necklace and a cascading scarf in her hair; she appears to be dressed up in props from Renoir's studio. The rose colored palette鈥攊ncluding the tones spreading across her cheeks鈥攕uffuses the picture with sensuality.; Overall: 19 3/8 x 16 7/8 in. (49.2 x 42.9 cm)