House in the Courtyard (Maison dans la cour)

1899

Pierre Bonnard, Ambroise Vollard (publisher)

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

Ambroise Vollard

Publisher, French, 1866 - 1939

The image displays a view from a window, looking at a neighboring building. The angle is slightly elevated, showing the opposite building's facade and surrounding rooftops. The horizon is set at the top of the building, with rooftops, chimneys, and roof ornamentation visible. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, giving a casual quality to the scene. The color palette is muted, with soft greens, browns, and light cream tones dominating, complemented by touches of orange. A window frame is visible in the foreground, framing the view. In the middle distance, the building's windows are detailed with shutters, some open, and a figure leans out of a window. The background is minimal, directing focus to the architectural details and the contrast between the wall's open expanse and vertical elements.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia [1919 - 2007] and Ira Jackson [1920 - 2013], Houston (Lugt 5734); gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1981

  • Bouvet, Francis. Bonnard: The Complete Graphic Work. New York: Rizzoli, 1981: 61.

Inscriptions

none

Markings

verso, stamped in blue ink: Virginia and Ira Jackson (Lugt 5734)

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q76355581

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