“It took me twenty years to discover painting: twenty years looking at nature, and above all, going to the Louvre.”
Quote by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Author
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841 – December 3, 1919) was a French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant depictions of light, color, and everyday life. Born in Limoges, he moved to Paris as a child and began his artistic career as a porcelain painter. A central figure of Impressionism, Renoir focused on capturing fleeting moments, especially in scenes of leisure, women, and children. His masterpieces include Bal du moulin de la Galette, Luncheon of the Boating Party, and The Umbrellas. Despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in his later years, he continued painting by strapping brushes to his hands. Renoir's work remains celebrated for its warmth and optimism, influencing generations of artists and housed in major museums worldwide. more
You May Also Like
“Art is about emotion; if art needs to be explained it is no longer art.”
“I never think I have finished a nude until I think I could pinch it.”
“The artist who uses the least of what is called imagination will be the greatest.”
“I arrange my subject as I want it, then I go ahead and paint it, like a child.”
“Paint with joy - with the same joy that you would make love to a woman.”
“I need to feel the excitement of life stirring around me, and I will always need to feel that.”