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Auguste Renoir · Historical Archive
1841–1919 · Impressionism · Curated by New Renaissance
Historical artist profile curated by New Renaissance. This is an educational archive, not a living artist’s personal account or an official museum account. Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French painter and founding participant in the Impressionist movement. He painted portraits, social scenes, landscapes, and still lifes with an emphasis on color and the effects of light. His later work drew increasingly on classical and Renaissance painting while retaining a rich, warm palette. This selection presents three works held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Each includes collection details, museum credit, and a source link. Images are released under the museum’s CC0 Open Access policy. The museum does not sponsor or endorse this profile. Profile image: A Girl with a Watering Can. Cover: Pont Neuf, Paris.
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Pont Neuf, Paris
Auguste Renoir · Pont Neuf, Paris (1872). An elevated viewpoint looks across a sunlit Paris bridge animated by pedestrians and horse-drawn traffic. Historical archive · C
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A Girl with a Watering Can
Auguste Renoir · A Girl with a Watering Can (1876). A young girl in a blue dress stands in a flowering garden, holding a small watering can. Historical archive · Curated
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Peaches on a Plate
Auguste Renoir · Peaches on a Plate (1902/1905). Ripe peaches and green leaves rest on a plate above a white cloth, surrounded by warm, richly worked color. Historical ar
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