Tag Renoir
L’Estaque Painter’s Walking Trail – ‘Chemin des Peintres’ L’Estaque, on the northwestern tip of Marseille, is considered one the birthplaces of modern art. This small port town is associated with three significant art movements – Impressionism, Fauvism & Cubism. It is… Continue Reading →
Colorful Jigsaw Puzzles of Pierre Auguste Renoir Artworks to Lift Your Spirits During This Pandemic! What are your options when stuck at home during a global Pandemic? How about a good old fashion jigsaw puzzle!! If you love the French… Continue Reading →
The Best Art Museums in France for viewing Impressionism & Post-Impressionism Art Below are articles about the best museums in France for viewing the artworks of the famous French Impressionists & Post Impressionists of the 19th and 20th centuries. In… Continue Reading →
Places to See in Brittany – The Beautiful Places that Lured the Post Impressionists Brittany, France’s most north-western region, was a source of great inspiration for many post-impressionists. The artists were attracted to the rugged, dramatic coastline, the lush forests… Continue Reading →
Eight Most Famous Renoir Paintings That You Should Know Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a prolific French impressionism artist. Renoir, together with Monet, Degas, Manet and others, established the ground-breaking impressionism art movement. Renoir’s artworks are characterized by their soft, sensual… Continue Reading →
The Famous Impressionists & Their Homes in France Scattered throughout France are quite a few houses that belonged to the famous impressionists. It’s pretty amazing visiting these homes as they give you a more intimate glimpse into their lives. The homes… Continue Reading →
Essoyes, Champagne & the Summer House of Renoir In June 2017, the summer House of Renoir in Essoyes, opened its doors to the public. The house, now completely renovated, aims to give the the visitor a glimpse into the rural… Continue Reading →
Montmartre History – Its Artistic Past Montmartre was the place to be for any budding artist in the 19th century. Painters, dancers, writers, actors and musicians flocked to Montmartre from near & afar to make their mark in the art… Continue Reading →
Auguste Renoir Masterpiece – Luncheon of the Boating Party Even if you are indifferent to impressionism art, you will probably still be familiar with the very famous Renoir masterpiece: Luncheon of the Boating Party. This painting is practically the “Mona… Continue Reading →
The Barbizon School Painters, Fontainebleau & their Influence on the Impressionists Royalty & Fontainebleau History Only 55 kms southeast of Paris is Fontainebleau. Napoleon named this area and it’s elegant Chateau “the house of the centuries; the true home of… Continue Reading →