The book tells about the famous French impressionist artist Auguste Renoir (1841–1919). It was written by a contemporary of the painter, who knew him closely for two decades. An art dealer, collector, and art connoisseur, Ambroise Vollard (1865–1939), in his memoirs about Renoir, used the form of recording direct impressions from meetings and conversations with him. The reader is presented with a living image of the artist, with his views on art, literature, politics, striking in their depth, wit, and sometimes paradoxicality. The book is richly illustrated. Designed for a wide range of readers.