Septieme Seconde

1891/1893

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

This is a drawing of musical notes and figures on a staff. The central portion of the drawing depicts a large treble clef on the left side, accompanied by multiple musical staff lines extending across the background. Along these staff lines are various sketch figures that appear to represent people. The figures include what seems to be children or small caricatures and a more prominent elongated figure. Some words like "SEPTIME" and "SECONDE" can be seen integrated into the composition. The overall style of the drawing suggests a conceptual or instructional approach, perhaps relating to music theory or notations. The surrounding page is filled with scribbles and marks, adding an unfinished or spontaneous quality to the piece.
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Artwork overview

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This is a drawing of a musical composition with figures and notes. The artwork features handwritten musical annotations and figurative sketches. The lines at the top and sides are composed of musical notes and syllables. The corners and center show simple line drawings of human figures, with one scene showing an adult holding a child. The background contains handwritten text in cursive. The drawing combines musical notations, figures, and text to evoke a personal and artistic feel, resembling an artist’s sketch of a song.

Study for "Gamme mineure" and "Gamme majeure"

Pierre Bonnard

1891


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In the musical bars at upper left, SEPTIEME SECONDE; at upper center in pen and black ink, [illeg.] Second

Wikidata ID

Q64619609

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