From "Le crepuscule des nymphes" (illustration, page 9)

1946

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image shows a small, sketch-like drawing on an off-white background. It depicts five seated figures closely gathered together. The first figure has shoulder-length hair facing forward, the second has shorter hair facing slightly towards the center, the third has a short hairstyle looking towards the right. The fourth figure has short hair, and the fifth has longer hair looking to the right. They are entwined in a cozy gathering, dressed in indistinct clothing, possibly draped or flowing. Vague outlines of trees and foliage surround them, suggesting an outdoor natural setting. The sketch is centered on the page with significant empty space around it.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on china paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bouvet 1981, no. 128


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

Q65511562

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