The Life of Pierre-Auguste Renoir Born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France, Pierre-Auguste Renoir entered a world of practical craftsmanship. His father, Léonard Renoir, worked as a tailor, while his mother, Marguerite Renoir, was a dressmaker. This domestic background of textiles and fine detail would quietly influence his later sensibilities. In 1845, the family moved to Paris, seeking the opportunities offered by the capital. This transition from the provincial quiet of Limoges to the bustling energy of Paris set the stage for a life defined by the pursuit of light and the human form…