Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a major French painter of the Impressionist movement. Known for his bright, warm representation of Parisian life, landscapes, and above all feminine figures, he celebrated beauty, sensuality and joie de vivre through a light, vibrant touch.
Renoir masters the art of capturing light effects, fleeting moments and soft atmospheres, while giving his characters a bodily and lively presence.
The young apprentice © GrandPalaisRmn (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
Gabrielle and Jean © GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / Hervé Lewandowski
Woman to the letter © GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / image GrandPalaisRmn
Long-haired bather © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée de l'Orangerie)
Gabrielle in the garden © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée de l'Orangerie)
Bouquet © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée de l'Orangerie)
" In reality, we don't know anything any more, we’re no longer sure of anything. When you look at the works of the elders, you don't really have to be clever. "
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
These canvases show how Renoir's art developed towards a more classic style, with solid shapes and warm colours, especially in his final years.
Renoir left a vast body of work: more than 4,000 paintings. He has influenced generations of artists through his humanity, sensitivity to light, and love of the female body. Through his scenes of joy, Renoir succeeded in making painting an art of life, light and delight for the senses.
Did you know ?
Renoir showed talent for drawing early on and became an apprentice in a porcelain decoration workshop at the age of 13, where he developed a fine touch that later influenced his painting.
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