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Initially when I glanced at this portrait, I instinctively thought, “wealth.” The feel of the painting, to me, was warm and inviting, portrayed through the vibrant and crisp colors. A multitude of observations passed through my mind as I began to focus on the details of the painting. I became more aware of something deeper than that of a leisurely gathering. I noticed the mixing of the classes immediately according to the dress style, which led me to question the time frame of this picture having not known the date it was painted at the time. The gazes on the peoples’ faces, their focus, their lush surroundings, and strangely the only individual in the entire painting that was actually interacting was a woman sitting alone on the left side of the table. She is painted as if she is oblivious to her surroundings, the company, and completely absorbed in giving affection to a little wiry-haired dog that is perched on the fine linen table. And too,
Cited: Boardingham. Luncheon of the Boating Party. 30 January 2013. . Defur. Luncheon of the Boating Party. 30 January 2013. . Mancoff, Debra. Paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 30 January 2013. .