Pierre-Auguste Renoir is a famous French painter, associated with the Impressionist movement along with his friends Monet, Sisley, and Bazille. His paintings are probably the most popular, well-known, and frequently reproduced images in the history of art. Almost everybody has heard of Bathers, The Umbrellas, Luncheon of the Boating Party and many others. They present a vision of a forgotten world, full of sparkling color and light.

Renoir"s Family, Friends and Teachers 1841-1867

A New Style of Art 1867-1871

The Great Decade of Impressionism 1872-1883

Masterpieces of Realist Impressionism

The Crisis of Impressionism and the "Dry Period" 1883-1887

Sickness and Old Age 1888-1919

Renoir"s Late Works

Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841-1919:His Life and Work