1875
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Grands Boulevards is a 1875 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
‘The Grands Boulevards’ is an oil painting by Pierre‑Augustine Renoir, made in 1875. It shows a bustling Paris street during a time of rapid change. Renoir paints the busy boulevard to highlight the impact of industrialisation and Haussmann’s redesign of the city. The work is often noted as his most famous view of Paris. The canvas captures the lively atmosphere with figures and carriage traffic. Renoir’s brushwork gives a sense of movement. If you want to see more, check out the museum: Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
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