Pierre-Auguste Renoir ( /rɛnˈwɑr/ or /ˈrɛnwɑr/; ; 1841–1919) was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty, and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."
Pierre-Auguste was the father of actor Pierre Renoir and filmmaker Jean Renoir.
Read more about Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Artworks, Posthumous Prints, Posthumous Sales, Gallery, Self-portraits, Nudes, Selected Works, Bibliography