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...part of the opening ceremonies of "Renoir," the superstar new exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), the artist's grandson, Paul Renoir, came to view his relative's work. According to museum officials, Renoir walked through the exhibit and met with curators...
...seemed happy," said Christopher Bowden, publicity director for the exhibit, of Renoir's October 1 visit. He added that he saw a physical resemblance between Pierre-Auguste and his grandson...
...hard to read Renoir: His Life...
Letters (Abrams; 311 pages; $67.50). That is not the fault of Barbara Ehrlich White, a Renoir expert who has written a thorough and commendably lucid biography of the great French painter. The problem stems from the size of this magnificent book, which is every bit as big and heavy as it has to be to accommodate hundreds of sumptuous reproductions. They too, of course, distract attention from the text: voluptuous nudes, enchanted gardens, glittering portraits and skies filled to the brim with sunlight. Dedicated readers will learn that Renoir's long life was not as serene and untroubled...
...very, very bad" at drawing and says that "talent, unfortunately, is not hereditary." Nevertheless, Sophie Renoir, 20, a great-granddaughter of French Impressionist Painter Pierre Auguste Renoir, is determined to express herself. Her chosen medium is film acting (well, her great-uncle is Film Maker Jean Renoir), and her credits include The Children Are Watching, with French Heartthrob Alain Delon and a planned film this spring with Burt Lancaster. Renoir just visited New York City to preview a limited edition of 318 bronzes (initial asking price: $15,000 each) that went on sale last week after being cast from great...