Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Biography

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter who is considered one of the founders of Impressionism. Known for his focus on everyday life and the beauty of nature, he used vibrant colours and loose brushstrokes to capture the fleeting effects of light and shadow. Renoir's paintings often depict leisure activities, such as boating, picnics, and social gatherings, and he frequently painted portraits of women, often adorned with flowers, as exemplified by his "Portrait of Madame Jules Le Coeur". The softness of his brushwork and the warm, inviting colour palettes of his paintings contribute to the gentle and nostalgic quality of his work.

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