Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Giclée Fine Art Prints 9 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.

465 Renoir Artworks

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Bather Arranging her Hair, 1893 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$66.65
SKU: 1974-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:92.2 x 73.9 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Young Girls on the River Bank, c.1893 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 12620-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:33 x 41.5 cm
Private Collection

Jeanne Henriot (Girl in a Blue Hat), 1881 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 1986-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:40 x 35 cm
Private Collection

Woman with a Rose, 1900 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$58.84
SKU: 12519-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:56 x 46 cm
Private Collection

The Steps, Algiers, c.1882 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$59.13
SKU: 12651-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Portrait of Nini Lopez, 1876 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$58.40
SKU: 16513-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:54 x 39 cm
Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France

Sailor Boy (Portrait of Robert Nunes), 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 1942-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:131 x 80 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Child with a Whip, 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$59.80
SKU: 1940-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:105 x 75 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Roses in a Window, 1879 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.65
SKU: 12635-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Madame Darras as an Amazon, 1873 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 1923-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:47.5 x 39 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Chrysanthemums, c.1881/82 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$69.26
SKU: 16628-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:54.8 x 65.8 cm
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Girl Combing her Hair, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 12615-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Alfred Sisley, 1876 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$69.55
SKU: 16626-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:66.2 x 54.8 cm
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

After the Bath (Little Bather), 1887 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$75.50
SKU: 1959-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:60 x 53.5 cm
Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway

Woman with a Parasol in a Garden, 1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.33
SKU: 1850-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:54.5 x 65 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain

Bouquet of Flowers, c.1880 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$65.60
SKU: 12354-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:58.8 x 74 cm
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel

Dance in the City, 1883 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$68.13
SKU: 1812-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:180 x 90 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

A Young Girl with a Red Hat, 1899 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 12556-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

After the Bath, 1912 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.44
SKU: 1964-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:67 x 52.5 cm
Kunstmuseum, Winterthur, Switzerland

Seated Bather, 1914 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$69.40
SKU: 16631-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81 x 67.2 cm
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bouquet of Chrysanthemums, c.1884 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$56.16
SKU: 12605-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81 x 65 cm
Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Gabrielle Darning, 1908 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$59.55
SKU: 12619-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:64 x 53.5 cm
Private Collection

Seated Portrait of Claude Renoir, c.1905/08 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.16
SKU: 12592-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55 x 46 cm
Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Girl with a Hoop, 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.35
SKU: 1939-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:125.7 x 76.6 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

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