Paul Meunier

Paul Meunier is an portrait by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1877. Executed in oil on canvas, it depicts Eugène Murer, a pastry chef, artist, writer, and supporter of the Impressionism movement, who was known for backing the artists of that era. Renoir's skillful brushwork captures Murer’s character with lively and expressive qualities typical of Impressionist style. This portrait is part of a series of four paintings of the Murer family, highlighting Renoir's interest in capturing his patrons’ personalities and relations.