From "Le crepuscule des nymphes" (illustration, page 41)

1946

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image shows a simple and minimalistic pencil sketch from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned near the top of the composition with parallel lines. Below the horizon, there is a small, roughly drawn house with a pointed roof among abstract shapes. Two tiny human figures are present close to us. The sketch uses loose, quick pencil strokes for a spontaneous feel. The color palette is limited to natural tones of the pencil on lightly textured paper, creating a monochromatic visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on china paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.39

  • 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

Q65511571

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