Renoir in Britain

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) first came to the attention of British art collectors in 1874 when two of his paintings were shown at an exhibition in London – the same year six of his works featured in the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris. Since that date, Renoir has become one of the most internationally acclaimed artists whose paintings, sculptures and drawings are coveted by collectors in the UK and the world-over. Between the 8 February and 20 April 2014, The Lightbox will be offering a one-time chance to appreciate the people and the stories behind how such great Impressionist Art came to be in British galleries.

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//am38480?id=EVENT458731