To learn the laws of nature . . .

Today is the birthday of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841–December 3, 1919), French painter, printer and sculptor associated with the Impressionist movement.  He is known for his vibrant use of color and often referred to as the Happy Painter.

By the Water
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Art Institue of Chicago

"Why shouldn't art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world." - Pierre-Auguste Renoir

"The only way to understand painting is to go and look at it. And if out of a million visitors there is even one to whom art means something, that is enough to justify museums." - Pierre-Auguste Renoir

"To be an artist you must learn the laws of nature." - Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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