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Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Le Chapeau Épinglé (3e Planche), Stella 8Provenance: Authenticated with original gallery labels from Galerie Maximillian.Offered here is an exceptional, beautifully preserved original drypoint etching by French Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919). Titled \"Le Chapeau Épinglé\" (The Hat Secured with a Pin), this specific printing is strictly documented in the artist\'s definitive graphic catalogue raisonné as Stella 8 / Delteil 8. Backed by distinguished gallery history and archival framing, this piece represents a stellar acquisition opportunity for discerning art collectors.### Masterpiece History & Composition
Conceived circa 1894, this intimate scene depicts Julie Manet (daughter of Berthe Morisot and niece of Édouard Manet) helping her cousin, Paulette Gobillard, style a wide-brimmed summer hat. Renoir was highly fond of this composition, executing a massive lithograph alongside three rare, small-scale plate etchings.This specific variant is the 3rd Plate version (Final State), widely celebrated by collectors for its beautiful contrast, soft tonal nuances, and expressive hatched line work. It bears Renoir’s authentic signature etched directly into the copper plate in the lower-left corner.### Archival Presentation & Custom Gallery Framing
* Substantial Framework: Housed in a grand, heavy 18\" x 14\" antique-style gilt frame finished in an elegant gold-leaf patina with subtle aged distressing.
* Dramatic Visual Matting: The intimate 5\" x 4\" impression is set deep behind a massive, luxurious custom-textured cream silk-style matboard. This expansive border configuration directs full focal clarity directly onto the meticulous linework of Renoir\'s copper plate.
* Museum-Grade Preservation: The reverse of the frame features original Galerie Maximillian gallery labels and a conservation notice confirming that archival rag board backing has been strictly utilized to protect the fine paper from environmental degradation and acid-toning. It arrives professionally wired and completely ready to hang.### Technical Specifications
* Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)
* Title: Le Chapeau Épinglé (La fille de Berthe Morisot et sa cousine), 3e planche
* Catalogue Raisonné: Joseph G. Stella #8 / Loys Delteil #8
* Medium: Original Drypoint Etching on Cream Laid Paper
* Signature: Plate signed \"Renoir\" lower left
* Provenance / Framing: Galerie Maximillian (labels intact on backing paper)
* Backing Material: Acid-free archival rag board backing
* Plate / Image Dimensions: Approx. 5\" x 4\" (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
* Frame Dimensions: 18\" x 14\" (45.7 cm x 35.6 cm)
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The print displays clean, even tone with dark, rich ink retention. The framing is structurally sound and pristine.
