Female images of Renoir are full of charm and spontaneity. Zhanna Samari is depicted at full height against the background of a Japanese screen, a carpet and a palm tree, specially brought by the artist to the usually empty workshop to create a ceremonial setting. Renoir barely outlined the psychological pattern of his model, he happily moved on to conveying the mother-of-pearl of her skin, the fluffiness of light reddish hair, lined eyes and bright parted lips.

Female images occupy a central place in the work of Renoir (1841-1919). In the 1870s, the aspiring actress of the Comedie Française theater, Jeanne Samari, became his regular model. In 1877, the painter created one of her most beautiful portraits. The heroine's appearance radiates captivating femininity. A barely noticeable half-smile, deep, dark eyes with a moist shine in contrast with the reddish shock of hair and delicate skin create a feeling of “caught a moment” - an exquisite, elusive beauty captured by the artist. Renoir masterfully combines the green color of Jeanne's dress and the pink background of the wall in the portrait, enhancing the feeling of the rare charm of his favorite model.

    She is depicted from the waist up. The actress sits with her left elbow resting on the table, her palm clasping her slightly heavy chin. Red fluffy hair, the expressive inquisitive look of her eyes - there is so much charm and beauty in all this! The actress is wearing a green dress with a deep neckline; one short sleeve has slipped slightly, revealing Jeanne’s beautiful round shoulder. Extremely attractive, with fluffy hair and sparkling eyes, the actress seemed born to become a model for Renoir.

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