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From "Le crepuscule des nymphes" (illustration, page 53)

1946

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names

Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The image depicts swirling lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. In the center, there is a circular light area resembling a whirlpool or vortex. Dark, jagged forms surround the center. These forms suggest turbulent waves or stormy seas. The dark figures appear to reach out or flail, adding movement and chaos to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on china paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1963.11.42
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

Q65511574

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