Painters

Pierre Auguste Renoir

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Full NamePierre-Auguste Renoir
Date of Birth25 February 1841
Place of BirthLimoges, France
Date of Death3 December 1919
Place of DeathCagnes-sur-Mer, France
Known ForPainting
Notable WorksBal du moulin de la Galette (1876), Luncheon of the Boating Party (1880), Pink and Blue (1881), Girls at the Piano (1892), Nude (1910)
MovementImpressionism
FamilyFather of actor Pierre Renoir, filmmaker Jean Renoir, and ceramic artist Claude Renoir. Grandfather of filmmaker Claude Renoir, son of Pierre.
EducationStudied art under Charles Gleyre in Paris.
Early LifeBorn into a family of modest means, moved to Paris at a young age. Showed talent for drawing and singing. Apprenticed at a porcelain factory before pursuing art.
Artistic CareerInitially struggled financially, gained recognition at Salon of 1868. Formed friendships with fellow artists like Monet.
Life EventsMistaken for a spy during Paris Commune. Lost a painting location due to the end of a friendship.

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