Renoir. 40th ed

Pierre-Auguste Renoirs 1841-1919 timelessly charming paintings still reflect our ideals of happiness, love, and beauty. Derived from our large-format volume, the most comprehensive retrospective of his work published to date, this compact edition examines the personal history and motivation behind the legend. Though he began by painting landscapes in the Impressionist style, Renoir found his true affinity in portraits, after which he abandoned the Impressionists altogether. Though often misunderstood, Renoir remains one of history s most well-loved painters--undoubtedly because his works exude such warmth, tenderness, and good spirit.