Dreaming of Paris ☀️ This sunny view of Pari was painted by Auguste Renoir in 1872. And it represents a pivotal moment in art history. In the 19th century, a daring group of artists decided they were finished with the traditional rules of the art world. They called themselves impressionists. One of these bold innovators was Auguste Renoir. When he set out to paint the Pont Neuf, Paris’s oldest bridge, he secured the upper floor of a café overlooking the Seine to get the most dynamic view possibl