Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando (Francisca and Angelina Wartenberg)
Art Institute of Chicago
c. 1879
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16 works across 1 institution
Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 16 works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · 16 works on display
The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.
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About the artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French · Impressionism · 1841–1919
Renoir was one of the leading figures of French Impressionism, celebrated for his warm, luminous depictions of leisure, pleasure, and the human figure. He worked primarily in Paris and the surrounding countryside, and later in the south of France, where he spent his final years despite severe arthritis.
Key works
Luncheon of the Boating PartyBal du moulin de la GaletteThe Swing
Frequently asked questions
How many Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings are on display in Chicago?
Our current data shows 16 Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings on display in Chicago, spread across the Art Institute of Chicago. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Chicago has the most Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings?
Art Institute of Chicago holds all 16 known Pierre-Auguste Renoir works in Chicago.
Where else can I see Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Pierre-Auguste Renoir →
Planning your visit to Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.