Two Sisters (On the Terrace) — Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1881)

Sunlight caught in straw hats, blossom-bright colour, and the hush of a terrace afternoon. In Renoir’s beloved Impressionist scene, two figures lean toward one another—skin tones glowing, ribbons and flowers flickering with life—leisure rendered as luminous paint.

Why it captivates

• Luminous colour — coral, ultramarine, and leafy greens in effortless harmony.

• Velvet brushwork — soft edges and quick strokes that breathe with light.

• Modern leisure — a quiet moment on a riverside terrace, intimate yet public.

• Iconic accessories — straw hats, ribbons, and a flower basket that anchor the design.

• Evergreen classic — among Renoir’s most recognised images of the period.

• Statement artwork — warm, welcoming focal point for living rooms and studies.

What you’ll see

Two seated figures on a terrace, their straw hats trimmed with bright ribbons; a basket of flowers alive with reds, blues, and whites; leafy background and railing that frame the pair. Up close: feathery transitions and jewel-like touches. From a step back: a calm, radiant tableau.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1881, this work is widely known as “Two Sisters (On the Terrace)”—a pairing of titles used since the 19th century. It distils Impressionism’s great pursuits—light, colour, and contemporary life—into a single, enduring image of companionship and ease.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

677 × 841 mm (approx. 26.65 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.805 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or custom 677 × 841 mm frame

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~673 × 837 mm for a 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A0 frame for a clean gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism lovers & colourists

• Collectors & stylists curating warm, welcoming interiors

• Educators illustrating late-19th-century Parisian leisure

• Gift-givers marking new homes and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Renoir’s terrace light glow in your space—order your fine-art print of Two Sisters (On the Terrace) today.