Jean Renoir Collection

Auguste Renoirin his workshop in Cagnes-sur-Mer with Catherine Hesling, c.1919 (b/w photo)
1751591 Auguste Renoirin his workshop in Cagnes-sur-Mer with Catherine Hesling, c.1919 (b/w photo); (add.info.: French painter Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Golden Carriage
3744939 Golden Carriage by Unknown artist, (18th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The " Golden Carriage")

Gabrielle Renard with Jean Renoir and a Little Girl, c. 1895-96 (black chalk on board)
5310871 Gabrielle Renard with Jean Renoir and a Little Girl, c.1895-96 (black chalk on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 45x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Renoir Sewing, 1899 / 1900. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Jean Renoir Sewing, 1899/1900

Jean Renoir Sewing, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas)
2968483 Jean Renoir Sewing, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.4x46.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

Jean Renoir in a chair - Child with a biscuit;Jean Renoir a la Chaise - L
652630 Jean Renoir in a chair - Child with a biscuit; Jean Renoir a la Chaise - L enfant au Biscuit, c1895 (pastel on paper) by Renoir

Child with Toys - Gabrielle and the Artists Son, Jean, 1895-1896

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Artists Family La Famille de l artiste
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Artists Family (La Famille de l artiste), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1896, Oil on canvas, Renoir presents his family in the garden of the Chateau des Brouillards

Jean Renoir comme chasseur, 1910. Creator: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
Jean Renoir comme chasseur, 1910. Found in the Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Catherine Hessling, 1920s. Creator: Anonymous
Catherine Hessling, 1920s. Found in the Collection of La Cinematheque francaise

Movie poster Nana by Jean Renoir, 1926. Creator: Florit, Francois (active 1920s-1930s)
Movie poster Nana by Jean Renoir, 1926. Private Collection

Pierre-Auguste and Jean Renoir, c. 1916. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
Pierre-Auguste and Jean Renoir, c. 1916. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Portrait Jean Renoir Portrait de Jean Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Portrait of Jean Renoir (Portrait de Jean Renoir), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1897, Oil on canvas, Overall: 9 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (25.1 x 19.3 cm)

Gabrielle and Jean, c. 1895-6 (oil on canvas)
XIR19115 Gabrielle and Jean, c.1895-6 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65x54 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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Jean Renoir, the renowned French filmmaker and son of the legendary artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, was not only a master behind the camera but also an intriguing subject in his father's artwork. In "Golden Carriage, " we catch a glimpse of Jean as a child, accompanied by Gabrielle Renard and a little girl, their figures sketched delicately with black chalk on board. The artistic bond between father and son is further evident in "Jean Renoir Sewing. " Created by Pierre-Auguste Renoir himself, this painting from 1899-1900 showcases Jean engrossed in sewing, perhaps hinting at his future passion for costume design in film. Another depiction of young Jean can be found in "Portrait de Jean Renoir (l'enfant au cerceau), " where he is captured with a hoop toy, radiating innocence and joy. As time went on, photographs like "Jean Renoir in a chair - Child with a biscuit" reveal glimpses into his childhood playfulness. Meanwhile, "Child with Toys - Gabrielle and the Artists Son" immortalizes moments shared between young Jean and Gabrielle Renard amidst their collection of toys. Beyond being an inspiration to his father's artistry, Jean would later become an influential figure himself within the world of cinema. In "Jean Renoir comme chasseur, " we see him portrayed as a hunter by Pierre-Auguste Renoir during 1910. Moving forward to the 1920s, Catherine Hessling takes center stage in one photograph capturing her collaboration with Jean during that era. This anonymous portrait speaks volumes about their professional relationship and creative endeavors together. One cannot discuss Jean without acknowledging his groundbreaking contributions to film history. The movie poster for Nana serves as evidence of his directorial prowess; released in 1926 under Francois Florit's artistic direction it showcases how he pushed boundaries through storytelling techniques.