10 things to know about Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A guide to the artist who was one of the founding fathers of Impressionism, and is famed today for his lush depictions of female sensuality — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), Au théâtre, la loge (detail), 1894. Oil on canvas. 18⅛ x 22 in (46 x 55.8 cm). Sold for $6,089,000 on 6 May 2008 at Christie’s in New York
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