ანოტაცია: Often misunderstood, Pierre-Auguste Renoir remains one of history’s most-loved painters—undoubtedly because his works exude such warmth, tenderness, and good cheer. With a complete chronology, bibliography, index of works, and 600 sumptuous large-format color reproductions, as well as photos and sketches illustrating his life and work, this is the essential work of reference on this enduring master artist.