| Style | Impressionism |
| Lived | February 25, 1841 - December 3, 1919 ( 19th century ) |
| Nationality | France |
| Biography |
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Biography |
| Prints |
Pierre-Auguste Renoir prints and posters |
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| Paintings |
Radiant, intimate paintings, in particular of the female nude. 'Le Moulin de la Galette' was his most expensive painting, sold in an auction for over $ 30 000 000.
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| Quote | "The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself and carry you away. It is the means by which the artist conveys his passion. It is the current which he puts forth, which sweeps you along in his passion."
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| Interesting |
As a child Pierre-Auguste worked in a porcelain factory in Paris, where he painted designs on china. Renoir also frequently visited the Louvre, where he was allowed to make copies of the famous painting there.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's son also became famous, but in another "job". Pierre-Auguste's son, named Jean Renoir, has become a famous French film director (filmography). One film was named 'Le Déjeuner sur L'herbe' (Picnic on the grass) which also happens to be the title of a painting from another famous Impressionism master: Edouard Manet.
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| Links |
Auguste Renoir Gallery - The best collection of Renoir paintings on the web
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