Landscape from the South of France (Paysage du Midi)

1925

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated vantage point. The horizon line is situated in the upper third of the composition where distant hills meet the sky, with a subtle impression of water toward the horizon. Bold and textured brushstrokes or charcoal/lithograph techniques give depth and shadow to the trees and landscape. Two large trees frame the scene to the left and right, with dense foliage sketched in dark, thick strokes. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. In the distance, between the trees, a town or cluster of buildings can be seen. The overall effect is a dynamic yet serene depiction of natural beauty in broad, expressive strokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.12.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bouvet 1981, no. 95, State iii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Roger-Marx, Claude. Bonnard lithographe. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1952.

1981

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

Wikidata ID

Q65081768

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