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What was a common subject in Renoir's paintings?

  • Landscapes

  • Portraits

  • Contemporary Parisian life

  • Historical scenes

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Renoir painted a variety of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and nudes. However, he is best known for his paintings of contemporary Parisian life. These paintings often depict scenes of leisure and recreation, such as boating on the Seine, picnics in the park, and dancing at the Moulin Rouge. Renoir's paintings of Parisian life are characterized by their bright colors, fluid brushstrokes, and graceful figures.
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