This exhibition catalogue examines the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), one of the leading figures of French Impressionism. It surveys his artistic development through paintings dating from 1860 to 1917, tracing his changing approach to colour, light, composition and the representation of the human figure. Landscapes, portraits, still lifes and scenes of modern life illustrate Renoir's ability to capture the sensory qualities of everyday experience. Particular attention is given to his treatment of the female figure, his depictions of leisure and social interaction, and the evolution of his painting technique. The richly illustrated volume places individual works within the broader context of nineteenth-century French art and Renoir's changing artistic ambitions. Published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Kunsthalle Tübingen in 1996, it serves as an extensive visual and scholarly survey of the artist's career. (AI-generated content description)