Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French painter born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France, and he passed away on December 3, 1919, in Cagnes-sur-Mer. He was a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, known for his vibrant light and saturated color, often focusing on people in intimate and candid compositions. Renoir's early work was influenced by the realism of Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet, but he soon developed a distinctive style characterized by a fluidity of brushstroke and a keen interest in capturing the effects of light. His participation in the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874 marked a significant moment in his career, establishing him as a leading artist of the movement. Throughout his life, Renoir's work evolved, and he continued to paint despite suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis in his later years, leaving a lasting impact on the development of modern art.