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Renoir

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Often misunderstood, Pierre-Auguste Renoir remains one of history’s most-loved painters—undoubtedly because his work exudes such warmth, tenderness, and good cheer. Gathering brilliant reproductions and sketches, as well as photos and a complete chronology illustrating his life and work, this is the essential work of reference on Renoir.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s (1841–1919) timelessly charming paintings still reflect our ideals of happiness, love, and beauty. Derived from our large-format volume, the most comprehensive retrospective of his work published to date, this compact edition examines the personal history and motivation behind the legend. Though he began by painting landscapes in the Impressionist style, Renoir found his true affinity in portraits, after which he abandoned the Impressionists altogether. Though often misunderstood, Renoir remains one of history’s most well-loved painters—undoubtedly because his works exude such warmth, tenderness, and good spirit.

In an incisive text tracing the artist’s career and stylistic evolution, Gilles Néret shows how Renoir reinvented the painted female form, with his everyday goddesses and their plump contours, rounded hips and breasts. Renoir’s later phase, marked by his return to the simple pleasure of the female nude in his Bathers series, was his most innovative and stylistically influential, and would inspire such masters as Matisse and Picasso.

With a complete chronology, bibliography, photos, sketches, and brilliant reproductions, this is the essential work of reference on this enduring master artist.

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Product Details

  • Taschen's 40th Anniversary Edition
  • Product Type: Book, Hardcover, with dust jacket
  • 488 pages
  • Publication Date:
  • Shipping Dimensions: 8.5 × 6.1 × 1.6 inches
    (21.6 × 15.5 × 4.1 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 lb (49.6 oz; 1406 g)
  • SKU010007100 | ISBN: 9783836592093

About Gilles Néret

Gilles Néret (1933-2005) was an art historian, journalist, writer, and museum correspondent. He organized several art retrospectives in Japan and founded the SEIBU Museum and the Wildenstein Gallery in Tokyo. He directed art reviews such as L'Œil and Connaissance des Arts and received the Élie Faure Prize in 1981 for his publications. His TASCHEN titles include Salvador Dalí: The Paintings, Matisse, and Erotica Universalis.

About the Artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a prominent French artist known for his exceptional contributions to Impressionism. Born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France, Renoir displayed a remarkable talent for painting from an early age. His artistic journey began as a porcelain painter, but his passion for art soon led him to pursue a career as a fine artist.

Renoir's style evolved over time, initially influenced by the realism of Gustave Courbet and later embracing the principles of Impressionism. He developed a distinctive approach characterized by vibrant colors, loose brushwork, and a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. Renoir's subjects varied, ranging from intimate portraits and sensuous nudes to bustling city scenes and serene landscapes.

Alongside fellow Impressionists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, Renoir played a pivotal role in challenging the traditional art conventions of his time. Despite facing initial criticism, his works gained recognition and acclaim as the Impressionist movement flourished. Renoir's later years were marked by physical ailments, yet his passion for painting endured, and he continued to create masterpieces until his death on December 3, 1919.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's legacy is immense, and his contributions to the art world are widely celebrated. His captivating depictions of life, joy, and beauty continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide. Renoir's ability to capture the essence of a moment, the play of light, and the nuances of human emotion ensures his place as one of the most beloved and influential artists in the history of Western art.

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