Femme debout dans sa baignoire
1925
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
300; 195; 320; 495
About this artwork
beeld: hoogte 300 mm x breedte 195 mm
Art Historical Context
Pierre Bonnard's *Femme debout dans saignoire* (Woman Standing in Her Bathtub), created in 1925, the artist's fascination with intimate domestic moments. A leading figure in the Post-Impressionist group Les Nabis, Bonnard renowned for his vibrant, light-filled depictions of everyday life, often featuring female figures in private settings like bathrooms. This lithograph, measuring 300 mm high by 195 mm wide, reflects his mature style during the interwar period, when he explored the sensual interplay of color, form, and shadow in confined spaces. Lithography, Bonnard's chosen medium here, allo...
About the Artist
Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) was a French painter and printmaker who became a leading figure in the Post-Impressionist movement and a founding member of Les Nabis. Born on October 3, 1867, in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France, Bonnard initially studied law at his father's insistence, graduating and briefly practicing as a barrister in 1888. However, his true passion lay in art, and he had simultaneously at...