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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir (/ˈrɛnwɑːr, rənˈwɑːr/; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919), was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."[1]
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir | |
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Born | (1841-02-25)25 February 1841 Limoges, France |
Died | 3 December 1919(1919-12-03) (aged 78) Cagnes-sur-Mer, France |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | Bal du moulin de la Galette, 1876 Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880 Nude, 1910 |
Movement | Impressionism |
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He was the father of actor Pierre Renoir (1885–1952), filmmaker Jean Renoir (1894–1979) and ceramic artist Claude Renoir (1901–1969). He was the grandfather of the filmmaker Claude Renoir (1913–1993), son of Pierre.