2026 was the centenary year of the death of Auguste Renoir and to celebrate this the National Gallery in London hosted a very successful and important exhibition of Renoir’s work.

This lecture will examine his sometimes-flamboyant lifestyle and warm sensual approach to painting a variety of different subjects as well as his extraordinary use of vibrant colour and loose brushstrokes. Attention will be paid to his loves, muses and to his children. One of whom will go on to be a famous French filmmaker.

We will explore his exotic travels to Algeria, Spain and Italy and end with a consideration of his paintings in later life despite progressive deformities in his hands.

About the Lecturer

Jacqueline Cockburn

Jacqueline is Managing Director of Art and Culture Travel, running residential courses in Andalucía, Southern Spain in the art and culture of the region as well as curated tours to Madrid, Tangiers, Barcelona, Paris and Venice. Jacqueline is a course director and lecturer at the V&A and also lectures at The Royal Academy, She has toured New Zealand and Australia for The Arts Society. Her specialist field is Spanish Art, but she also lectures on European Art 1790-1950. She is currently working on a Monograph on Goya (Prestel, Spring 2024)