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Renoir

The purpose of painting is to decorate the walls.
Therefore it has to be rich as possible.
Pierre-Auguste
Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was undoubtedly one of the most prolific artists ever with about 6000 paintings completed during the 60 years he was active as an artist.
Born in Limoges, France on February 25, 1841 to Leonard a tailor and Marguerite a seamstress, Renoir, the forth of four children had a troubled free childhood growing up in Paris where the family had moved when the boy was aged four.
Renoir spent five years porcelain painting.
His skilful work earned a good income and the nick-name Mr.Rubens. He died when he was 78 years old in December
The 3rd 1919.



During the Paris Commune 1871 Pierre-Auguste Renoir was arrested as a government spy.
His life was saved when he was recognized by one of the Commune leaders, whom Renoir had himself protected on another occasion.

Renoir Project by Caoimhe, Hazel, Lizzie and Rachel