Renoir: His Life and Works in 500 Images: A Study of the Artist, His Life and Context, With 500 Images, and A Gallery Showing 300 of His Most Iconic Paintings

This fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works.

The first part begins examines his style; it covers Renoir's techniques and training: painting copies at the Louvre; his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionist artists and his struggles for recognition.