Guernsey to host Renoir exhibition 140 years after artist’s stay

Guernsey’s Renoir Walk features frames that show the unchanged landscapes he painted in 1883. Photograph: Art for Guernsey

On 5 September 1883, the French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir wrote a letter from the island of Guernsey, expressing admiration for its “superb rocks … as well as rump steak and ale at reasonable prices”.

Renoir spent five weeks on Guernsey, captivated by its scenery and quality of light. He painted 15 landscapes, which are among his most celebrated works.