Quilled "In The Meadow" Note Card

• Additional postage required when mailing
• Blank inside
• Color coordinated envelope included
• Suitable for framing

• Product type: Blank Note Card
• Shipping Dimensions: 7.0 × 5.5 × 0.125 inches
  (17.8 × 14.0 × 0.3 cm)
• Shipping Weight: 0.19 lb (3.0 oz; 85 g)
• SKU010008769 | UPC: 843425108896

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a prominent French artist known for his exceptional contributions to Impressionism. Born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France, Renoir displayed a remarkable talent for painting from an early age. His artistic journey began as a porcelain painter, but his passion for art soon led him to pursue a career as a fine artist.

Renoir's style evolved over time, initially influenced by the realism of Gustave Courbet and later embracing the principles of Impressionism. He developed a distinctive approach characterized by vibrant colors, loose brushwork, and a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. Renoir's subjects varied, ranging from intimate portraits and sensuous nudes to bustling city scenes and serene landscapes.

Alongside fellow Impressionists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, Renoir played a pivotal role in challenging the traditional art conventions of his time. Despite facing initial criticism, his works gained recognition and acclaim as the Impressionist movement flourished. Renoir's later years were marked by physical ailments, yet his passion for painting endured, and he continued to create masterpieces until his death on December 3, 1919.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's legacy is immense, and his contributions to the art world are widely celebrated. His captivating depictions of life, joy, and beauty continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide. Renoir's ability to capture the essence of a moment, the play of light, and the nuances of human emotion ensures his place as one of the most beloved and influential artists in the history of Western art.

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The name quilling is thought to come from the origin of the art; birds’ feathers, or quills, were used to coil the strips of paper around.

The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical background spanning across continents. The birth of quilling is a bit unclear, with opinions regarding this differing depending on the source. Popular opinion suggests that it was first seen in ancient Egypt, where certain filigree-type art inspired more modern quilling years later.

Quilling has persevered through time, most notably making its mark throughout the Western world. During the Renaissance, nuns and monks would roll gold-gilded paper trimmed from books to adorn religious objects, mimicking costly gold filigree. In later years, quilling continued to be practiced throughout Europe as it caught on as a leisurely activity for affluent women. They would adorn objects such as picture frames, baskets, and jewelry boxes.

Since 2015, Quilling Card has been certified with the Fair Trade Federation. The organization focuses on maintaining a code of values for just treatment of employees. With the rapid expansion of the business, Quilling Card employs over 500 quillers in two locations, providing a stable and safe work environment, with healthcare and food benefits for its employees.

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