Impressionism, a historical reconstruction:

Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

An impression of his paintings

at the 1st impressionist exposition in 1874:

Introduction:
Here you will find an impression of the 7 pictures that were shown by Auguste Renoir at the 1st ‘impressionist’ exposition in 1874 (catalogue numbers 141-147). I will also render a work that maybe was exhibited outside the catalogue (=hc), but this suggestion is only rendered by one source (R30,no.99) and not affirmed by other sources. Renoir exhibited 4 portraits, 1 still-life, 1 pastel and 1 or 2 landscapes. I will render the pictures thematically and 1x render another picture to compare. Note: If you double click on the first picture and then click on full screen, you can create a slideshow. Enjoy!

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-141, Danseuse. Now: 1874, CR110, The Dancer, 142x94, NGA Washington (iRx;R87,p251;R2,p140;R90II,p12+27;R108,CR110;R30,no126;R31,p197;M21,no1942.9.72) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-141, Danseuse. Now: 1874, CR110, The Dancer, 142×94, NGA Washington (iRx;R87,p251;R2,p140;R90II,p12+27;R108,CR110;R30,no126;R31,p197;M21,no1942.9.72)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-142, La Loge. Now: 1874, CR116, The theater box, 80x64cm, Courtauld London (iR2;R87,p251;R2,p107;R90II,p12+28;R108,CR116;R30,no125;R31,no26;M60)

Renoir, 1IE-1874-143, Parisienne. Now: 1874, CR102, The Parisian girl, 163x108cm, NMW Cardiff (iR6;iR2;R87,p251;R90II,p12+28;R2,p122;R31,no28;R108,CR102;M64). Rouart collection (R45).

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-146, Croquis (pastel). Maybe??: 1868-70, Portrait d'une jeune femme, pastel, 44x36, A2012/05/15 (iR11;R2,p122) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-146, Croquis (pastel). Maybe??: 1868-70, Portrait d’une jeune femme, pastel, 44×36, A2012/05/15 (iR11;R2,p122)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147, Tête de femme. Now: 1874, CR118, Head of a woman, 32x24, private (R87,p251;R90II,p28;R2,p122;R108,CR118;R30,no140;R15,p200) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147, Tête de femme. Now: 1874, CR118, Head of a woman, 32×24, private (R87,p251;R90II,p28;R2,p122;R108,CR118;R30,no140;R15,p200)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147, Tête de femme. Compare: 1874-80ca, Head of a Woman, 39x36, Hermitage (iR10;iR6;R15,p201;R90II,p28;R2,p122;R30,no140;M95) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147, Tête de femme. Compare: 1874-80ca, Head of a Woman, 39×36, Hermitage (iR10;iR6;R15,p201;R90II,p28;R2,p122;R30,no140;M95)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-145, fleurs. Probably: 1869, Mixed flowers in an earthen pot, 65x54, MFA Boston (iR52;R90II,p12+28;R87,p251;R2,p122;R30,no36;R31,no14;M22,no48.592) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-145, fleurs. Probably: 1869, Mixed flowers in an earthen pot, 65×54, MFA Boston (iR52;R90II,p12+28;R87,p251;R2,p122;R30,no36;R31,no14;M22,no48.592)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-144, Moissonneurs. Probably: 1873, The Harvesters, 60x73, Bührle Zurich (iR2;R90II,p12+28;R2,p122;R30,no100;R87,p266;R90I,p29;M85) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-144, Moissonneurs. Probably: 1873, The Harvesters, 60×73, Bührle Zurich (iR2;R90II,p12+28;R2,p122;R30,no100;R87,p266;R90I,p29;M85)

August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147+hc??. Now: 1873, The Field (the drinking place), 47x62, private (iRx;R30,no.99) — August Renoir, 1IE-1874-147+hc??. Now: 1873, The Field (the drinking place), 47×62, private (iRx;R30,no.99)

Sources:
See link for an account of the given suggestions. Sometimes the identification of a painting is ‘uncertain’, see. Sometimes to ‘compare’ another picture is given that is (probably) similar to the painting that was exhibited. For explanation of the subscriptions, see. For an account (references, translations, info, discussion, locations on Google-Maps), see. For the general references (=R) see. For references to internet pages (=iR) see. For references to the additional sources (=aR) see at the bottom of the main page about Auguste Renoir.

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