Biography of Auguste Renoir and his Principal Works: Legacy and Essential Gallery
Biography of Auguste Renoir and his Principal Works: Legacy and Essential Gallery
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Auguste Renoir passed away on Cagnes-sur-Mer, on December 3, 1919, at the age of 78. Just before his death, the French government purchased one of his works and exhibited it at the Louvre, where the painter spent many afternoons copying the works of masters.
A small still life with two apples remained unfinished on the easel.
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Although not faithful to impressionism as Monet was, Renoir will always be remembered as one of the main painters and founders of this important movement that paved the way for modern art in the 20th century.
The world of the circus fascinated French plastic artists in the second half of the 19th century, who opposed the representation of traditional themes in academic painting.
GALLERY AND READING OF SOME WORKS
THE CLOWN - In this painting, Renoir portrays the powerful attraction of this theme to young impressionist painters.
Like La Grenouillère, also this painting was painted by Renoir in the company of Monet.
VELEIROS EM ARGENTEUIL
In those years of enthusiasm and innovation, the impressionists often met in Argenteuil, which fascinated them with boats and the lively atmosphere of people at leisure.
ROSA E AZUL - Alice and Elizabeth Cahen d'Anvers were the daughters of a banker. Renoir was paid to paint several portraits of the girls.
GIRLS AT THE PIANO - In the last decade of the 19th century, Renoir often painted entire series of paintings that represented one or two figures.
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