Auguste Renoir
1841 - 1919
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Biography
Auguste Renoir was a French artist known for being a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. Born in 1841, Renoir started as a porcelain painter and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His works are characterized by bright colors and lively scenes, often depicting subjects from everyday life. Renoir's famous works include 'Luncheon of the Boating Party' and 'Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette.' He continued to paint despite suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis in his later years.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Why shouldn't art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world.
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I’ve been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors is black.
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The pain passes, but the beauty remains.
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I paint with my qualities and faults.
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To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful, and pretty, yes, pretty! There are too many unpleasant things in life as it is without creating still more of them.