From "La redemption par les betes"

published 1959

Pierre Bonnard

Associated Names
Pierre Bonnard

Artist, French, 1867 - 1947

The sketch depicts two figures. The first figure is shown sitting on the ground from the knees up, with a beard and short hair, dressed in flowing clothing. Next to them is another figure standing, with short hair and dressed similarly. They are outdoors with a body of water behind them. An indistinct structure is crudely sketched to the left. The background includes lightly outlined water without detailed objects.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in olive-gray on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.2951

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bouvet 1981, undescribed

Associated Artworks

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The image shows fluid and sporadic lines creating abstract shapes. The composition includes forms resembling floating musical notes or shells, a curved neck and body of a string instrument, and an undulating landscape. The loose, freeform lines suggest movement and texture like gentle waves or natural terrain.

Frontispiece from "La redemption par les betes"

Pierre Bonnard

1959

This is a photograph of a piece of paper with printed French text in the center. The text states "Suite complète des 39 lithographies de PIERRE BONNARD sur Japon nacré." The paper appears slightly yellowed with uneven edges. The image captures the printed text on a textured background.

La redemption par les betes

Pierre Bonnard

1959

This image shows a sailing ship on the water. The horizon is slightly below the center, where the sea meets the sky. The ship is off-center to the right, featuring multiple masts with sails. Above the horizon, a circular form is on the left with some cloud-like lines. The style is minimalist with black lines on an off-white background.

From "La redemption par les betes"

Pierre Bonnard

1959

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

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

Wikidata ID

Q65511593

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