Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French, 1841–1919
Born in Limoges; died in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Renoir began as a painter of porcelain in Paris, then studied in Gleyre’s studio, where he met Monet, Sisley and Bazille. In the 1870s he was a central figure of Impressionism, painting Parisians at leisure in dappled light. A journey to Italy in 1881–82 led him towards firmer drawing and more classical compositions. Despite severe rheumatoid arthritis in later life he continued to paint, settling at Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, where he died.
Written by Ochre Editions.
- In the collection
- 12 worksDated 1864–1910
- Mostly
- Paintings
- Movement
- ImpressionismPainters in 1870s Paris who worked quickly, often outdoors, to catch light as it changed.
The works
