Renoir, Auguste

Explore Auguste Renoir giclée prints at TRG Fine Art, including lively social scenes, portraits, landscapes and flowers. Read our guide to giclée prints for help choosing paper or canvas.

Explore Renoir by subject

Social scenes: Luncheon of the Boating Party and Dance at le Moulin de la Galette.

Portraits and reading: The Two Sisters on the Terrace and Young Girls Reading.

Landscapes and flowers: Cagnes Landscape with Woman and Child and A Bouquet of Roses.

Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement. He is known for his depictions of everyday life in Paris, as well as his portraits of women, children, and families. Renoir was celebrated for his use of light and color, and his works continue to be admired for their vibrancy and beauty.

Renoir’s paintings are characterized by their luminosity and softness, which he achieved through his use of pastel colors and diffuse light. He often painted scenes from Parisian parks and gardens, showing people enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Renoir also had a talent for capturing the beauty and grace of women, and his portraits of them are notable for their sensuality and intimacy.

Later in his career, Renoir turned to sculpture, creating works that reflected his love of the female form. Despite suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis in his later years, he continued to work and create art until his death. Renoir’s legacy as an artist is marked by his ability to capture the beauty and joy of everyday life, and his works continue to inspire and delight people around the world today.