Young Girl Reading, Auguste Renoir, c. 1888
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, portraitPierre-Auguste RenoirFrench, 1841–1919

Young Girl Reading

c. 1888 · Painting

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Where is “Young Girl Reading” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

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1970.17.71

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In the life of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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  1. 1883–1890

    The "Ingres" period

    Impressed by the classics of the Italian Renaissance and by Ingres, Renoir effectively broke with Impressionism: his lines became crisp, his colors more restrained and cooler. The artist himself called this period "sour"; it includes "Dance in the Country," "Dance in the City" and "Dance at Bougival."

  2. 1890

    Marriage to Aline Charigot

    Renoir married Aline Charigot, whom he had met ten years earlier. After the wedding he painted many scenes of family life with the children and their nanny Gabrielle Renard.

  3. 14 April 1890

    Married: Aline Charigot

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