From "La redemption par les betes"
published 1959
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lithograph in olive gray on japan paper
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1964.8.2959
Art Historical Context
Pierre Bonnard's *From "La rédemption par les bêtes"* is a delicate lithograph in olive gray ink on fine Japan paper, published posthumously in 1959 as part of a portfolio. Bonnard (1867–1947), a leading French Post-Impressionist member of the intimate N group, was renowned for his luminous domestic scenes and bold use of color. This print, however, showcases his mastery in monochrome lithography, a technique he employed for book illustrations and portfolios, allowing precise tonal gradations and subtle textures on the luxurious, absorbent Japan paper prized by printmakers. The title, transla...
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...