Les Heures de la nuit

1893

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image shows swirling lines and shapes forming an abstract composition with dynamic movement. A figure in a top hat is seated amidst the scene, partially obscured by various patterns resembling objects. The scene has a dream-like quality with elements suggesting swirling clouds and abstract depictions of natural landscapes blending into the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black

  • Credit Line

    Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.2 x 23.2 cm (5 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 23.3 x 34.7 cm (9 3/16 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.180.106

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bouvet 1981, no. 13, State (proof)

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

Q76355404

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