Renoir: Impressionist, Luncheon of the Boating Party, Nude Down the Sun

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the most famed artists of the nineteenth century Impressionist movement. In exploring Renoir's works, it becomes evident that society had a significant influence on his style and subject matter. Although he is primarily known for his work within the Impressionist style, Renoir's works are not white noise among Impressionist works. Alongside other famed Impressionists, such as Manet, Monet and Degas, Renoir founded the Impressionist style. His works reflect many …

…the most noted Impressionist artists, his works contain characteristics that distinguish him from the rest. Although his works reflect the Impressionist interest in the effect of light over form and capturing the essence of a moment in time, one might argue that Renoir is the first Post-Impressionist due to his additional interest in form. Renoir is considered one of the most influential artists, not only of his time, but also in all of art history.