Facts About Renoir Increase your knowledge of facts about Renoir with some brief, but essential events, and important information about this great French artist. Renoir was French impressionist painter and sculptor. He impressionist technique of using bright colors and small brushstrokes. Some of his most famous paintings include Dance at Bougival, the Boating Party and the series of The Bathers. "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world." Famous Quote by Renoir
Concise Biography, History & Facts About Renoir Full Name - Pierre-Auguste Renoir Nationality - French Place of Birth - Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France Lifespan - February 25 1841 - December 3 1919 Family - Married Aline Victorine Charigot. Three sons Friends and associates - Alfred Sisley, Frederic Bazille and Claude Monet |