Pierre Bonnard's Color of Memory at Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien
At the Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien, the exhibition 'Pierre Bonnard. Die Farbe der Erinnerung' showcases the works of the French post-impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947). It features 'Nu dans un intérieur' (c. 1935) from the National Gallery of Art, which portrays his wife, Marthe de Méligny. Bonnard, who began his career as a lawyer, attended Académie Julien and became a member of the Nabis, drawing inspiration from Impressionists such as Edgar Degas. The exhibition highlights his artistic journey from early Paris to his later years in Le Cannet, where he purchased 'Le Bosquet' in 1926. His memory-driven works are characterized by vibrant colors and include interiors, landscapes, wartime imagery, and photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson. The exhibition is open until January 12, 2020.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien until January 12, 2020
- Title: 'Pierre Bonnard. Die Farbe der Erinnerung'
- Features 'Nu dans un intérieur' (c. 1935) from National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Bonnard's wife Marthe de Méligny appears in many works
- Bonnard studied at Académie Julien with Paul Sérusier and Maurice Denis
- He was associated with the Nabis movement
- He bought house 'Le Bosquet' in Le Cannet in 1926
- Bonnard painted from memory, not direct observation
- Labeled 'painter of happiness' in 1930s Bernheim-Jeune exhibition
- Includes photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Late works anticipate abstract expressionists Rothko and Pollock
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Bonnard
- Marthe de Méligny
- Paul Sérusier
- Maurice Denis
- Edgar Degas
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Édouard Vuillard
- Henri Matisse
- Claude Monet
- Mark Rothko
- Jackson Pollock
Institutions
- Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Académie Julien
- Bernheim-Jeune
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- Fontenay-aux-Roses
- France
- Le Cannet
- Vernonnet
- Paris
- Giverny
- Washington
- United States