Portrait of Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Giclée Fine Art Prints 17 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 Fernand Halphen, 1880 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
SKU: 12613-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 38 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The House of Blanche Pierson, Pourville, 1882 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.77
SKU: 12660-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:54 x 65.4 cm
Private Collection

The End of the Luncheon, 1879 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.83
SKU: 1898-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:101 x 81 cm
Stadel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany

Girls Picking Flowers in a Meadow, c.1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.23
SKU: 1943-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:65.1 x 81 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Blonde Bather, 1881 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.59
SKU: 1957-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81.8 x 65.7 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Claude Renoir at Play, 1905 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.35
SKU: 12433-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 55 cm
Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

Portrait of a Young Girl, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.18
SKU: 12516-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Coco Eating his Soup, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.38
SKU: 12582-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, USA

Camille Monet and Her Son Jean in the Garden, 1874 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$55.64
SKU: 1862-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50.4 x 68 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The Duck Pond, 1873 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.43
SKU: 11671-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:50 x 61 cm
Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA

Hyacinthe-Eugene Meunier, Called Eugene Murer, 1877 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
SKU: 12337-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:47 x 39.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

A Waitress at Duval's Restaurant, c.1875 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$90.13
SKU: 12348-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:100.3 x 71.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Young Woman with a Veil, c.1875/77 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.90
SKU: 1866-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:61 x 51 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

The Ingenue, c.1876 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.83
SKU: 1873-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:55.8 x 46.1 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Mount Vesuvius in the Morning, 1881 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$53.71
SKU: 1913-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:57.9 x 80.8 cm
The Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts, USA

The Piazza San Marco, Venice, 1881 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.73
SKU: 1915-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:65.4 x 81.3 cm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota, USA

In the Meadow, c.1888/92 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.15
SKU: 12332-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:81.3 x 65.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Madame Renoir and Son Pierre (Maternity), 1885 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$97.43
SKU: 12387-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:91 x 72 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Seascape (The Wave), 1879 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$59.63
SKU: 12473-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:64.8 x 99.2 cm
Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Young Woman Reading an Illustrated Journal, c.1880/81 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$64.50
SKU: 12637-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 56 cm
Rhode Island Museum of Art, Providence, USA

Roses in a Vase, c.1890 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
SKU: 12394-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:25.5 x 34 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA

Coco with a Japanese Fan, c.1906 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.11
SKU: 12494-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

The Medlar Trees, n.d. by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$63.35
SKU: 12560-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:46 x 55 cm
Private Collection

Peonies, 1878 by Renoir | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.79
SKU: 12594-RPA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

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