Pierre-Auguste Renoir Mason Stevens and Noah Brown

Personal Life Born February 25,1841 The son of a tailor and a seamstress Sought out commissions for portraits and depended on kindness of his friends, mentors, and patrons Studied works of Raphael, Velazquez, and Rubens to develop a more traditional style on a trip to Italy in 1881 Was the leader of Impressionism

Artistic Style He used techniques such as use of bright colors, light-hearted subjects, and bold lines Developed new techniques that defined movement; portrayed with sincere compositions and vivid colors He is known for his pleasant paintings a love of the female figure His subjects shifted from contemporary themes to more timeless themes ; particularly nude figures

Le Moulin de la Gallete, 1876 Oil on Canvas Louvre, Paris 4’3” x 5’8” Depicts a popular Parisian dance hall Viewers virtually can hear sounds of music, laughter, and tinkling glasses Dappled by sunlight and shade, blurred into figures to produce effect of floating and fleeting light Positions viewers as participants of the scene instead of outsiders

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