Renoir

Yes, Renoir is an Impressionist. An early 20th-century master, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created thousands of figurative prints and paintings, and is credited as one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. His frequently reproduced works are appreciated for their luminous appearance, rich colors and soft, feathered brushstrokes. Shop a selection of Pierre-Auguste Renoir art on 1stDibs.

To tell if a painting is a Renoir, familiarize yourself with the artist’s signature by looking at examples on trusted online resources. Renoir did sign many of his works, often in an upper or lower corner. For unsigned works, it is necessary to look for the signature characteristics of the French Impressionist’s work. Among these are feathered or broken brush strokes, the use of vivid colors and his tendency to depict subjects engaging in leisure activities, often in outdoor settings. Because there are many convincing reproductions of Renoir's work, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer when trying to authenticate a work that is potentially by the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Pierre-Auguste Renoir art.

There is no official count of how many Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings there are, but he created a vast body of work. Estimates place the number around 4,000. On 1stDibs, discover an array of authentic Renoir paintings from top sellers around the world.

Yes, the famed artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir experimented with lithographs and etchings in the later part of his life. He made 59 of these prints with about half of them being lithographs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Large oils are worth many millions of dollars. The value would depend on the size, composition, and importance of the piece. Because Renoir painted many small scale oils a small simple landscape or figure study in oils could be bought for around $100,000 +