Two Sisters (On the Terrace), Pierre-Auguste Renoir — Two Sisters (On the Terrace), 1881

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1841–1919 · Impressionism · 30 works

Renoir used broken brushwork and strong color relationships to give figures and landscapes a sense of light and movement. His approach changed over time. Encounters with older painting in Italy encouraged a stronger emphasis on line and classical form.

Walk all 30 works See Renoir in the museumImpressionism wing View in the Atlas

Life and work

1869: Paints alongside Monet
Renoir and Monet worked together on the Seine as Renoir began using a lighter palette.
1881: Visits Italy
Italian painting helped shift Renoir’s attention toward clearer outlines and classical form.

Sources

National Gallery · Pierre-Auguste Renoir

30 works · 1864–1914

By periodEarliest first

1864–1879 · 9 works

In the museum: Impressionism room · 4 works

1879–1883 · 11 works

In the museum: Impressionism room · 7 works

1885–1914 · 10 works

In the museum: Impressionism room · 3 works

Original museum reproductions, with source records on every artwork page.

Artist information: National Gallery.

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