Study for "Bulletin de la vie artistique"

1919

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

This is a sketch showing the upper body and head of a seated person facing forward. The individual is looking down at an object they are holding, possibly a book or a magazine. Their facial features are softly outlined, with eyes, a nose, and closed lips. The hair is drawn in a short, neat style. The person is wearing a garment with a collar. Scribbles and rough sketches create an abstract background with recognizable letters and words like "BULLETIN" and "ARTISTIQUE." The background has a shaded and cross-hatched texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite (on verso of old poster)

  • Credit Line

    Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.4 x 77.3 cm (21 7/16 x 30 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.136.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top: BULLETIN / DE / LA / VIE/ ARTISTIQUE

Wikidata ID

Q64619598

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