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What painting technique did Renoir use to give softness to his works?

  • Glazing

  • Impasto

  • Pointillism

  • Feathering

Answer

Feathering is a painting technique that involves using a brush to create a soft, feathery effect. It is often used to create soft edges and to blend colors. Renoir used feathering extensively in his paintings, and it is one of the things that gives his works their distinctive softness and fluidity.
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