Renoir

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir has profoundly shaped our understanding of the atmospheric figure paintings of Impressionism. His painting "La fin du déjeuner," housed at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt since 1910, serves as a starting point for an extensive exploration of a significant source of inspiration throughout his life: the Rococo. Once deemed frivolous and immoral after the French Revolution, Rococo art experienced a renaissance in the 19th century and was highly influential during Renoir's lifetime. This comprehensive volume examines Renoir's multifaceted connection to tradition, featuring illuminating comparisons of his work with pieces from the 18th century and those of his contemporaries.