A Renowned Painter can refer to two different artists, Manet and Dali. Manet was a French painter who was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. He is best known for his painting 'Olympia' which caused a scandal when it was first exhibited. Dali was a Spanish surrealist painter who was renowned for his technical skill and the striking and bizarre images in his work. He is best known for his painting 'The Persistence of Memory'.