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Did Renoir ever attempt sculpture?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Unknown

  • Only in his early years

Answer

Pierre-Auguste Renoir did attempt sculpture, though he is more well known for his paintings. Renoir was interested in sculpture from an early age, but it was not until the 1890s that he began to seriously pursue it. He created a number of sculptures, including busts and figures, in a variety of styles.
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