His paintings show subjects that are generally thought of as pleasant such as flowers, beautiful women, people having fun, and sweet-looking children.
He is known for his snapshot-like depictions of get-togethers seen in works like Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette or Luncheon of the Boating Party. He is also famous for his portrayal of women and nudes. With his work Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, Renoir vibrantly depicted Impressionist themes like modern everyday life as well as the constantly changing lighting conditions, here seen through seemingly fleeting illuminating spots. His paintings show subjects that are generally thought of as pleasant such as flowers, beautiful women, people having fun, and sweet-looking children.