text: I'm in love with The Impressionists in general and with Auguste Renoir in particular.
   His palette is full of light; soft pink, greens and blues are a joy to watch time and again. As most Impressionists Renoir paint wonderful every day scenes, mainly outside as his magnificent: "The Luncheon of the Boating Party" (1881), "The Swing" (1876) and "Le Moulin de la Galette" (1876), whose careful reproductions are shown here.
   He was an artist that loved life and wanted to reflect it as he perceived: full of little moments of simple joy and relax.
   He was also a masterful portrayer as you may see from his "On the Terrace" (1881) in the cover of this book or "Two Girls in Black" (1881). 
   Another subject that attracted his fancy was the dancing couple, which he depicts with tenderness and accuracy. It doesn't matter if the dancers are from the high class as in "City Dance" or commoners as in "Dance at Bougival" both from 1883.
   At the end of his life his paintings evolve and produce for our delight: "Seated Bather" (1914) and "The Nymphs" (1918).
   His life and works are described and commented by the author with keen penetration and endearment.
   Reproductions are awesome and do justice to the Artist.
   Do not miss this book! 
   Reviewed by Max Yofre.
   
  
  