Pierre Auguste Renoir

Who?

• Pierre Auguste Renoir
• A painter from France
• Part of the imoressionist movement

Where?
Renoir was born in Limoges, France, but pursued his career in painting in Paris. At the end of his life, he lived in Cagnes, France.

When?

• Born February 25th, 1841
• Died December 3rd, 1919
• He lived to be 78.

What?

• Renoir was one of the main painters who led the impressionist movement
• He had a talent for painting landscapes
• By the time he was middle aged, he had switched to painting portraits
• Even in his old age, he continued to paint
• He had arthritis in his later years and painted by tying brushes to his wrists

Why?

• Renoir is famous for his beautiful detail
• His works looked almost real, like actual photographs
• He was very poor, but blessed with talent
• He studied with other famous impressionists as well
• The style he painted in was revolutionary

So what?
Renoir left behind a unique legacy. He raised the bar for those who intended to paint lifelike images. His dedication to artwork was immense.

Bibliography

• http://www.pierre-auguste-renoir.org
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Auguste_Renoir