Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Art of Everyday Joy Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement, renowned for his vibrant use of color, soft brushstrokes, and focus on beauty, leisure, and human warmth; he frequently depicted social gatherings, women, children and everyday Parisian life, with a strong emphasis on the human figure and in his later years he moved toward a more classical style that emphasized solid forms while prese