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Pierre Auguste Renoir
1841 – 1919
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPierre-Auguste Renoir was a leading French Impressionist artist. In his depiction of feminine beauty, Renoir has been described as "the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 25, 1841
Limoges
Date of death
December 3, 1919
Cagnes-sur-Mer
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
paintersculptorillustratorprintmakerdraftspersonarchitectural drafter
Awards & honours
Knight of the Legion of HonourOfficer of the Legion of HonourCommander of the Legion of Honour
Notable works
Bal du moulin de la GaletteLuncheon of the Boating PartyLa BalançoireThe Great BathersGirls at the PianoTwo Sisters
- Field and occupation
- francúzsky maliar
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