Renoux, Father of Paris School of Urban Realism

  André Renoux was born in Algeria, in 1939, and when he died in Paris in 2002, he was regarded as one of France's national treasures. Westport River Gallery has several limited edition serigraphs, including the two shown here. Click to see all available. The "father" of the Paris School of Urban Realism, the most credentialed Urban Realist (and one of the most respected in Europe), Renoux was known as the peintre-poete (painter-poet) for the beauty of his images. At home in many cities, he made Paris his own, capturing its sounds, smells, tastes, textures. Rue St. Victor (at right) is a dizzying view down the steps of Rue Utrillo, 12×10; At left is Le Bar de l'Artiste Assoiffé. "The bar of the thirsty artist." This cafe/bar remains a meeting place for art students of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the historic district of St. Germain des Pres. On the banks of the Seine artists have gathered for centuries to enjoy cuisine and the ambiance of gas lamps and shimmering water. 16×12.