Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Giclée Fine Art Prints 1 of 20

1841-1919

French Impressionist Painter

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France. He was the sixth of seven children in a working-class family. His father, Léonard Renoir, was a tailor, and his mother, Marguerite Merlet, was a seamstress. In 1844, the family moved to Paris, where they lived near the Louvre, which would later influence Renoir's artistic development.

Renoir showed an early talent for drawing, and at the age of 13, he began an apprenticeship at a porcelain factory, where he painted designs on fine china. This experience helped him develop his skills in painting with delicate, luminous colors. However, the factory soon switched to using mechanical methods, and Renoir was forced to find other work.

In 1862, Renoir was accepted into the École des Beaux-Arts and began studying under Charles Gleyre. It was here that he met fellow artists Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Frédéric Bazille, who would become lifelong friends and collaborators. Together, they formed the core of the Impressionist movement.

Renoir's early work was influenced by the Realist movement, but he soon developed his own unique style, characterized by his use of vibrant colors, fluid brushstrokes, and a focus on capturing the effects of light. He became known for his depictions of everyday life, landscapes, and especially his portraits, which often featured women and children.

In the 1870s, Renoir participated in the first Impressionist exhibitions, which were met with mixed reactions from critics and the public. Despite the initial controversy, Renoir's work began to gain recognition, and he started receiving commissions for portraits.

In the 1880s, Renoir's style evolved as he began to experiment with a more classical approach to painting, inspired by a trip to Italy in 1881. This period, known as his "Ingres period" or "dry period," saw him using more precise lines and a more subdued color palette. However, by the end of the decade, he returned to his earlier, more vibrant style.

Renoir's later years were marked by personal and professional success, as well as physical challenges. He continued to paint despite suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis, which left him with limited mobility in his hands. He even had brushes strapped to his wrists to continue working. Renoir passed away on December 3, 1919, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.

464 Renoir Artworks

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Bather with Griffon Terrier, 1870 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$78.46
SKU: 1832-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:184 x 115 cm
Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Daughters of Paul Durand-Ruel, 1882 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.92
SKU: 1927-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81.3 x 65.4 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA

La Roche-Guyon, 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: 1819-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:47 x 56 cm
Art Gallery and Museums, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Luncheon of the Boating Party, c.1880/81 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.32
SKU: 1901-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:130.1 x 175.5 cm
Phillips Collection, Washington, USA

Dance at Bougival, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: 1814-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:182 x 98 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

The Great Bathers (The Nymphs), c.1918/19 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$86.54
SKU: 1976-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:110 x 160 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

By the Seashore, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.36
SKU: 1938-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:92.1 x 72.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Le Pont-Neuf, Paris, 1872 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.77
SKU: 1843-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:75.3 x 93.7 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Conservatory, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.26
SKU: 12574-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Young Girl Sleeping on the Grass, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: 12593-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:20.5 x 31.5 cm
Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland

Sainte-Victoire Mountain, c.1888/89 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$85.90
SKU: 12465-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:53 x 64.1 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

Woman Playing the Guitar, c.1896/97 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.88
SKU: 1948-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81 x 65 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Lyon, France

Young Woman Arranging Her Earring, 1905 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$64.88
SKU: 12395-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55.3 x 46.4 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA

View at Guernsey, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.72
SKU: 12463-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 55.9 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Barges on the Seine, c.1869 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$76.06
SKU: 12449-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:47 x 64 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Path Leading through Tall Grass, 1876 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.58
SKU: 1889-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:60 x 74 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The Banks of the Seine at Champrosay, 1876 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$91.78
SKU: 1879-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55 x 66 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Nude Torso in the Sunlight (Torso of Anna), c.1875/76 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.21
SKU: 1877-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81 x 65 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The Cup of Coffee (Portrait of Andree), 1917 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.38
SKU: 12569-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:40.6 x 52 cm
Private Collection

Girl Combing her Hair, c.1907/08 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$64.67
SKU: 12649-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55 x 46.5 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Seated Bather, c.1903/06 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: 12488-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:116.2 x 88.9 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA

La Grenouillere, 1869 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.61
SKU: 1837-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:66.5 x 81 cm
National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Bust of Jeanne Samary (Day-Dreaming), 1877 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.14
SKU: 1882-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:56 x 47 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

Young Girl Reading, 1886 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.97
SKU: 12616-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55.5 x 46.5 cm
Stadel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany

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