Study for "The Concert"

c. 1896

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image is a sketch of a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is about one-third from the top, with hills or buildings in the distance. The sketch is done in loose pencil strokes on a light gray background. There are swirling lines suggesting vegetation in the foreground and more abstract lines indicating fields or grassy areas leading to the horizon.
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The image shows a sketch of a person seen from the back. The individual is sitting or leaning forward, with their head turned slightly to the side. They have mid-length tousled hair and are covered by a large textured shawl. In the background, there are faint outlines of other figures and objects. The scene appears busy or populated. The background features rough lines that indicate trees, poles, and vague shapes that may represent more figures or objects.

Study for "La blanchisseuse" (The Little Laundry Maid)

Pierre Bonnard

1896

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 2001.

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Wikidata ID

Q64619591

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