Study for "Scène de famille"

1892

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image shows a sketch of a woman holding an infant. The woman's head and upper body are visible on the right side, while the infant is nestled against her. The woman has textured hair gathered towards the back and wears clothing with a checkered pattern. The infant is depicted with minimal facial details. The background contains abstract lines and shapes, with areas of discoloration or intentional markings for depth. The sketch is rendered in pencil strokes with hints of shading and form.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

Study for "Scène de famille"

Pierre Bonnard

1892


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Prints Abound: Paris in the 1890s, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000-2001, 99, 162, no. 21 (recto only)(color).

Wikidata ID

Q64619574

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