Discover the often-overlooked world of Renoir’s drawings in this first exhibition devoted entirely to his works on paper. From early student sketches to studies for iconic paintings, the tour highlights how drawing shaped his artistic development and reveals the close relationship between his sketches and finished masterpieces. Visitors will see a variety of techniques—graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and more—including the sanguine drawings that became a hallmark of his later work. Featuring around 100 works from international collections, including previously unseen pieces, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into Renoir’s creative process and the freedom with which he approached form, light, and color.
Please join us for a private, before-hours tour of Renoir Dessinateur on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Event reserved for AFMO Sponsor-level members and above. To register, please email membership@aforsay.org
Image: Auguste Renoir. Jeune femme penchée sur un balcon, also known as La Loge, 1879. ©2023 Fondation Bemberg / Mathieu Lombard