Pierre-Auguste Renoir

by Thomas Stevens

This introduction to some of the great artists of the past 150 years looks at their lives and inspirations, and showcases a selection of their most significant paintings. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the foremost Impressionist artists, exhibiting six paintings in their famous 1874 exhibition and often painting scenes of middle-class leisure outdoors - en plein air - with Monet. But Renoir's primary interest lay indoors, in depictions of sensuous female nudes and cosy domestic scenes, painted in a warm, bright palette. This book explores the life and work of this leading light of Impressionism, and shows how his work developed in a different direction to many of the others in the group, as he absorbed some elements of a classical style into his painting.

Genres: Art

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2019

About the author

Thomas Stevens was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle. He rode a large-wheeled Ordinary, also known as a penny-farthing, from April 1884 to December 1886 He later searched for Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, investigated the claims of Indian ascetics and became manager of the Garrick Theatre in London.

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read that brings out the likability of Renoir. Many photos of his paintings.

[ShaTonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This booked really educated me on why people love Renoir so much.

[The_J · Rating 5 out of 5]

What artistic genius displayed!

[Jan Carne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars