
Pierre-Auguste RenoirFrench, 1841–1919May one see it?
Washington, D.C., United States
On public display.
1862–1864 · Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris
1862–1864
Teacher: Charles Gleyre
1864
Debut at the Paris Salon
Renoir exhibited at the Paris Salon for the first time, but recognition came slowly. From 1863 to 1890 he submitted paintings to the Salon: they were accepted ten times and rejected four.
1865
Meeting Lise Tréhot
At the home of the painter Jules Le Cœur, Renoir met 16-year-old Lise Tréhot, who soon became his lover and favorite model. Their liaison lasted until 1872.