Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Giclée Fine Art Prints 11 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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Portrait of Madame Maurice Denis, 1904 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.67
SKU: 12641-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Flowers in a Vase, c.1866 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.71
SKU: 1829-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81.3 x 65 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Lovers, c.1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$95.60
SKU: 1874-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:175 x 130 cm
National Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic

Bather Drying her Leg, 1895 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.02
SKU: 1973-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:51 x 40 cm
Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

Portrait of Margot, c.1876/78 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 12452-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46.5 x 38 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Monsieur Fournaise (Man with a Pipe), 1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.95
SKU: 12464-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55.9 x 47 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

The Sleeper, 1880 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.97
SKU: 12598-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:49 x 60 cm
Private Collection

The Dancer, 1874 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.92
SKU: 1859-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:142.5 x 94.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

At the Cafe, c.1877 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 1867-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:35 x 28 cm
Kroller-Mueller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands

Confidences (Two Best Friends), c.1876/78 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.57
SKU: 1884-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:61.5 x 50.5 cm
Oskar Reinhart Museum, Winterthur, Switzerland

Onions, 1881 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 1907-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:39.1 x 60.6 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Mlle Charlotte Berthier, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.31
SKU: 1930-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:92 x 73 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Child with a Whip, 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.98
SKU: 1940-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:105 x 75 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

After the Bath, 1888 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.67
SKU: 1961-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Sea and Cliffs, c.1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$83.23
SKU: 12346-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:51.4 x 63.5 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Moss-Roses, c.1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.94
SKU: 12440-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:35.5 x 27 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Gabrielle Holding a Mirror, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 12481-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:38.3 x 31.2 cm
Private Collection

Bouquet in a Vase, 1878 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 12485-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:47.6 x 33 cm
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana, USA

Two Nudes Wearing Hats, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.99
SKU: 12507-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Head of a Young Girl, c.1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 17759-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:42.6 x 33.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Dance in the City, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$62.64
SKU: 1812-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:180 x 90 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Snowy Landscape, c.1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$82.88
SKU: 1878-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50 x 65 cm
Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

Seated Bather, c.1883/84 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.16
SKU: 1954-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:116.8 x 91.4 cm
Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA

View of the Seacoast near Wargemont in Normandy, 1880 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$80.10
SKU: 12331-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50.5 x 62.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

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