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What is Pierre-Auguste Renoir known for?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir is known for his Impressionist paintings. His works reflect the interest in displaying the effects of light indicative of the movement. Some of the French artist's most famous works include Luncheon of the Boating Party, Two Sisters and La Grenouillère. You'll find a variety of Pierre-Auguste Renoir art on 1stDibs.
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"Femme nue couchée (tournée à droite)" original etching
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1909 for Theodore Duret's "Die Impressionisten" and published in Berlin by Bruno Cassirer. This impression on laid paper bears the Fortuna waterm...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Nude Prints

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"Baigneuse Debout, a mi-jambes" original etching
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Delteil 23. This is a lifetime impression published in 1910 for the rare first edition of "Manet & the French Impressionists" by Theodo...
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1910s Impressionist Nude Prints

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Renoir, "La Danse à la Campagne" etching c.1890
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) "La Danse à la Campagne" (The Country Dance) Soft-ground etching in black ink, 2nd plate circa 1890 Stamp signature, as issued Image size: 8 5/8 x ...
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Prints

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"La Danse à la Campagne", 2nd plate by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Hinsdale, IL
RENOIR, PIERRE AUGUSTE (1841 -1919) "La Danse à la Campagne", 2nd plate (The Country Dance (second plate)) Delteil 2, Stella 2 Soft-ground Etching in black ink, c. 1890 Only State on smooth wove paper With the stamped signature, as issued Image Size: 8 5/8” x 5 1/3” Fine strong and tonal impression with full margins The most famous etching...
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

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Claude Renoir, la Tete Baisee (Claude Renoir, Head Lowered)
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Claude Renoir, la Tete Baisee (Claude Renoir, Head Lowered) Lithograph, 1904 Edition 1,000, this one of 950 on wove paper with the stamp signature (there were also 50 impressions pri...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Tête de Femme Blonde by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Portrait painting
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in London, GB
*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Tête de Femme Blonde by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) Oil on canvas 26.1 x 19 cm (10 ¹/₄ x 7 ¹/₂ inches) Signed upp...
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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