Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Between 1874 and 1885 Renoir—unlike other Impressionists—produced large-scale works in both full-length and horizontal formats in which he explored the grandeur of Parisian life, leisure, and fashion.

Listen to Clinton Luckett, Ballet Master at the American Ballet Theatre, discuss Renoir's The Dancer.

Listen to Colin Bailey, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at The Frick Collection, discuss Renoir's series of dancing couples.

Listen to Colin Bailey, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at The Frick Collection, discuss Renoir's The Umbrellas.

Listen to Colin Bailey, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at The Frick Collection, discuss a technical examination of Renoir's The Promenade.

Listen to Colin Bailey, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at The Frick Collection discuss the exhibition Renoir, Impressionism, and Full-Length Painting.

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