Pierre-Auguste Renoir born in February 25, 181 years ago in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France who was the leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.
After years as a struggling painter, Renoir helped launch an artistic movement called Impressionism in 1870s.
Unlike most artists Renoir painted quickly - some of his work took only half an hour.
He eventually became one of the most highly regarded artists of his time. He died in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, in 1919.
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