luncheon of the boating party auguste renoirPainted between 1880 and 1881, Luncheon of the Boating Party is one of Auguste Renoir's most emblematic works and a manifesto of nineteenth century convivial painting. The scene takes place on the terrace of the Maison Fournaise, the famous restaurant located on the island of Chatou, a beloved retreat for rowers and the Parisian bohemia. Renoir gathers his close circle here: Aline Charigot, his future wife, plays with a small dog on the left; the