The leading Impressionist was the French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who was born in 1841 and died in 1919. He was a master of the Impressionist style, which focused on capturing the momentary effects of light and color. He is best known for his paintings of everyday life, such as 'Luncheon of the Boating Party' and 'Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette'. Renoir's work has been highly influential in the development of modern art.