Madame Georges Charpentier and her Children

Madame Charpentier was a powerful woman who was fascinated by the Impressionists, notably Renoir. The artists painted various portraits for the Charpentiers, the most well-known of which is this one. It features Madame Charpentier, her daughter Georgette-Berthe, and her son Paul-Émile-Charles.

The portrait was shown prominently in the Salon in 1879 and was highly received by most. It was a watershed moment in Renoir's career, as it led to other commissions and financial success. Madame Georges Charpentier and Her Children is still regarded as one of Renoir's best portraits.

Year: 1878

French Title: Madame Charpentier et ses Enfants

Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA