Birth Announcement for Marie-Louise Mellerio

1898

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image showcases an abstract arrangement of red, swirling lines and shapes on a beige background. The shapes resemble an ornate script in the center and floral or cloud-like forms on the border of the design. The design incorporates familiar elements like floral petals and swirling clouds. The text within the design is decorative, similar to traditional handwritten invitations or announcements.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Prints Abound: Paris in the 1890s, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000-2001, no. 135.

Bibliography

1981

  • Bouvet, Francis. Bonnard: The Complete Graphic Work. New York: Rizzoli, 1981.

2000

  • Prints Abound: Paris in the 1890s. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000-2001: no. 135.

Inscriptions

lower left in stone: PB (in monogram); across stone: Monsieur / et Madame / André Mellerio / vous annoncent / qu'il leur est né / une fille / Marie Louise / 11 bis rue Portalis

Wikidata ID

Q75419905

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