Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Impressionism – 19th c.

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Did you know…

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir was such a fan of painting in the sunshine that he practically lived en plein air, making him the ultimate outdoor enthusiast of the art world!
  • This charming artist loved painting women, particularly in vibrant dresses, believing that they brought the joie de vivre to his canvases.
  • Renoir once said, “A picture should be painted with a little bit of love,” proving that he really knew how to brush off his critics!