Fruit Bowl and Dish (La Coupe et la Compotier)

1925

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image depicts two figures, with the upper half of both individuals visible. The person on the left is standing, facing slightly towards the table, with their head angled downwards. Their facial features are shaded, and they have short hair that frames the face. The individual appears to be wearing a textured or patterned garment. The second person is sitting at the table, leaning slightly forward, with their head bowed. This person has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a checkered or patterned shirt. On the table, in front of the seated individual, is a pedestal fruit bowl or dish and a pitcher. The background features what appears to be a partial view of a railing or bedpost on the right side. The scene is rendered in a sketch-like, monochrome style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in sanguine

  • Credit Line

    Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.6 x 32.8 cm (10 1/16 x 12 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.7 x 49.7 cm (12 7/8 x 19 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.180.72

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bouvet 1981, no. 93, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1981

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

Wikidata ID

Q76355303

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