Auguste Renoir

1841 — 1919
Impressionist / Portraits, Female Figures / France

Starting as a porcelain painter, Renoir, along with Monet and Sisley, was a leading figure in Impressionism. Beginning with the depiction of changing light, he later developed his style in Cagnes-sur-Mer in southern France, creating softer, more sculptural female figures.

He painted portraits and nudes throughout his life, producing approximately 6,000 works over sixty years. Today, his works are housed in major museums worldwide, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Museum of Modern Art. Major collections include: Musée d'Orsay, MoMA, State Hermitage Museum, etc.