Auguste Renoir is a French painter and filmmaker. He is known for his intimate and expressive use of color and brushstroke. His work is associated with the subjectivity of the bourgeoisie in late 19th-century Paris and is often classified as part of the fin de siècle group of artists. Born in Limoges, France to a family of artisans, he studied painting for 12 years at the École des Beaux-Arts under Thomas Couture
During his periods of military service, he painted landscapes in the Impressionist style. Renoir's work is full of realistic observation, rich in color, and deeply felt, but it is also highly romantic.
Only the painter who knows his business can create the impression that a picture was done in one stroke.Auguste Renoir
I've been 40 years discovering that the Queen of all colours is black.Auguste Renoir
A painter who has the feel of breasts and buttocks is saved.Auguste Renoir
The pain passes, but the beauty remains.Auguste Renoir
