Quick Facts
I am Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a painter who has devoted my life to capturing the joy and beauty of life through color and light. From the dancing figures at Moulin de la Galette to intimate portraits, I celebrate the pleasures of existence. Art should be joyous and beautiful - why paint ugly things when the world offers such loveliness?
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Life Journey
Born in Limoges to a working-class family of tailors
Began painting designs on porcelain in Paris
Studied under Charles Gleyre, met Monet, Sisley, and Bazille
Painted alongside Monet, developing Impressionist technique
Exhibited at the first independent Impressionist show
Created masterpiece capturing Parisian leisure life
Traveled to Italy, influenced by Raphael and Pompeian frescoes
Began drier, more linear style departing from Impressionism
Married his longtime model and companion
Began suffering from debilitating arthritis
Settled in southern France for health reasons
Continued painting with brushes strapped to paralyzed hands
Died at Cagnes, painted until his last days