Auguste Renoir, Groups and Figures
Pierre Auguste Renoir was a leader in the Impressionist movement of the 19th century. Early in his career, Renoir adhered to the Impressionist standard, but by the mid 1880’s he became focused with the more disciplined formal techniques of painting. Renoir’s popularity was highly influenced by his love of all things beautiful. This love shows through in this painting with the jovial and brightly colored faces and expressions of his subjects. The blues, reds, and whites that accent his use of light truly make this work a masterpiece.
