An oil on canvas board painting depicting a still life with two apples attributed to Pierre Auguste Renoir, French, 1841 to 1919. Housed in a richly ornate gilt wood and gesso frame with a metal plate below inscribed: Still Life Pierre Auguste Renoir 1841 - 1919. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was an artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau. One of a kind artwork. French Impressionist Paintings And Fine Art Collectibles.