Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Giclée Fine Art Prints 7 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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Seated Nude, Resting, 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$58.75
SKU: 12513-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Le Lavoir, Bas-Meudon, 1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$65.91
SKU: 12425-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50.2 x 61.3 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Landscape at Beaulieu, c.1893 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$109.07
SKU: 1952-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:65.1 x 81 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA

Bather Drying her Leg, c.1910 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 1966-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:84 x 65 cm
Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mademoiselle Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$67.41
SKU: 1928-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:64.8 x 53.8 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Melon and Tomatoes, 1903 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$68.90
SKU: 12622-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 55 cm
Private Collection

The Daughters of Catulle Mendes, 1888 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$110.81
SKU: 1947-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:161.9 x 129.9 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Madame Eugene Fould, 1880 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.03
SKU: 12484-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55.9 x 46 cm
Private Collection

Young Woman in Red Dress, 1892 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$68.61
SKU: 12498-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:65.4 x 54.5 cm
Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan

Hair Style, 1888 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 12611-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81.5 x 58 cm
Private Collection

Fog on Guernsey, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$67.70
SKU: 12650-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:53.3 x 65.1 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA

The Dancer, 1874 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.38
SKU: 1859-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:142.5 x 94.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Madame Edouard Bernier (Marie-Octavie-Stephanie ..., 1871 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$65.91
SKU: 12343-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:78.1 x 62.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Seine at Chatou, 1874 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$67.41
SKU: 12397-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50.8 x 63.5 cm
Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA

Children's Afternoon at Wargemont, 1884 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$100.16
SKU: 1937-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:127 x 173 cm
Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, Germany

Portrait of Paul Meunier, 1877 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 3915-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Young Girls in the Garden at Montmartre, c.1893/95 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$59.59
SKU: 12490-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Collettes Farmhouse, Cagnes, 1910 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 12587-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Madame Georges Charpentier, c.1876/77 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 12458-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46.5 x 38 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Vase with Anemones, 1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 18531-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:42.2 x 33 cm
Private Collection

Young Girls on the River Bank, c.1893 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.36
SKU: 12620-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:33 x 41.5 cm
Private Collection

Bather Arranging Her Hair (Nude Fixing Her Hair), 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$65.01
SKU: 1958-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:91.9 x 73 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

The Steps, Algiers, c.1882 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$58.06
SKU: 12651-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Girls Picking Flowers in a Meadow, c.1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.81
SKU: 1943-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:65.1 x 81 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

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