Pierre-Auguste Renoir at Work

Old footage of Renoir in his studio and at work. Filmed at The Barnes Foundation.

[brucekuehn]

When asked about painting with his arthritis in his latter years, Renoir said, "The pain passes, but the beauty remains." Some of his last paintings exhibit very vibrant colors.

[thelantern]

It’s amazing this film even exist. Wow! With Vollard no less.

[Citizen_X.]

What an era that was when Monet, Sargent, Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, Sorolla and some of the greatest artists were alive at around the same time creating timeless master pieces. In this clip though looks like age has already caught up with the great Master.

[tottiemae]

This is incredible! Imagine how much it hurt just to hold a brush! It demonstrates that no matter how miserable, a person in his right mind just wants to keep living, working, and producing! I LOVE this. Thank you so very much!

[tchaivorakfauresohnsieg]

Who would've thought at the time that a person siting in any corner of the world would be able to see any of their works. That's why I love internet

[cfsaleta]

The guy next to him is Ambroise Vollard

[regineuhe]

One of the greatest ever, so much beauty in his work. But this is so sad, his hand already crippled. I believe students painted for him the last years, at first helping his hand hold the brush, then holding the brush with him leading, later painting exactly what he told them and precisely how to do it.

[Ziad]

I absolutely adore seeing videos like this of great masters.

[stillstanding]

Look at the great masters' HANDS! OMG!

[jonsilence]

One of the most astounding pieces of film in existence!

[ogkanobi]

wow this is so freaking amazing!! wish there were more footage of the greats!!!!

[muffassa]

It's so amazing to see him at work. A pure genius and a great Artist.

[maximhollandnederlandthene]

A real Artist never stops thinking and working. 🤗

[AngelLopez-efzt]

Thank you hard work life and dedication very difficult to have a video from that time!

[unemaindupeuple]

Une vidéo originale de Renoir : c'est tout bonnement incroyable. Je suis fasciné par ces anciens films.

[rtracey]

That arthritis in his hands….. shows years of work…..

[alvarh]

Amazing.
Reducing the speed to 0.5 and you’ll get the impression you’re even there.
Thanks

[taltal]

Wouldn't it be interesting to learn the year filmed? We thank you for sharing such a rare clip from what looks to be early 1900's. Such rare film footage is deserving of a 'million plus views' in just the next 12 months

[jpl]

Sacha Guitry est l'auteur de ces séquences uniques consacrées aux grands artistes français de son temps (Renoir, Monet, Rodin, Degas, Saint-Saëns...) Il fut, avec Mirbeau, l'un des rares à être admis er bien accueilli chez Claude Monet à Giverny.

[alejandroperezrey]

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