This series exploring the work of the Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his contemporaries highlights their innovative approaches to the female nude in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Offering fresh perspectives on masterpieces and their impact on later generations, these documentaries delve into artists’ correspondence and include rare footage to examine the evolution of their unique visions. These free public programs are offered in conjunction with the special exhibition Renoir: The Body, The Senses.
Please note that this program is intended for a mature audience and contains some nudity. Viewer discretion is advised.
Closed captioning for films screened in the Kahn and Pavilion auditoriums is provided whenever possible. Assistive Listening Devices are available at the auditorium entrance. To request another accessibility accommodation, please email us as far in advance as possible.
