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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Guernsey museum brings Renoir’s art to island that inspired him

Moulin Huet Bay, Guernsey, one of a group of paintings Renoir produced during his stay in 1883.
Moulin Huet Bay, Guernsey, one of a group of paintings Renoir produced during his stay in 1883. Photograph: The National Gallery Photographic Department./The National Gallery Photographic Department

The island of Guernsey may be best known as a tax haven for the super-wealthy, a pleasant holiday destination, and for the rich milk its docile cows produce.

But thanks to a brief sojourn by Pierre-Auguste Renoir 140 years ago, and the bold thinking of culture lovers on the island, it is becoming a draw for art fans.

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