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Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 81 works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 81 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 81 Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 81 known Pierre-Auguste Renoir works in Washington DC.
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 Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.