Pierre Renoir
French painter and sculptor (1841–1919)
1841 — 1919
Quick Facts
Profession
French painter and sculptor (1841–1919)
Born
February 25, 1841
Died
1919 (age ~78)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
illustrator, painter, decorative painter
FranceBorn in LimogesDied in Cagnes-sur-Mer
1841
Born in Limoges (1841-02-25)
1862
EducationStudied at Beaux-Arts de Paris (1862–1864)
1881
Notable workLuncheon of the Boating Party
1901
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1911
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1919
Died in Cagnes-sur-Mer
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. It has been said that, as a celebrator of beauty and especially feminine sensuality, "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."
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Who is Pierre Renoir?+
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. It has been said that, as a celebrator of beauty and especially feminine sensuality, "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau."
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Renoir born?+
Pierre Renoir was born on February 25, 1841.
When did Pierre Renoir die?+
Pierre Renoir died in 1919, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — February 25, 1841
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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