Auguste Renoir established himself as the painter of the joy of living. Unlike most of the impressionists, he did not come from a privileged social background.

He began working as a teenager as a porcelain painter, therefore – and his… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 91% left to discover. Unlock all items immediately. TEST FOR €0.99 Already subscribed? Log in to the page you came from. “Paris 1874, Rising Sun Impressionism” Le Figaro Special issue.