A Nun Seated at a Table Knitting
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
François Bonvin
François Bonvin (1817–1887) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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A Nun Seated at a Table Knitting is a 1862 by François Bonvin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A nun sits at a table, knitting quietly. She's focused on her work, with balls of yarn nearby. The artist's interest in everyday life is shown in this simple scene, which also reveals his appreciation for Dutch artists, like the way they used light. The nun's calm atmosphere is what makes this painting interesting. The artist likely studied the work of others to create this peaceful scene. You can learn more about similar artwork by looking at the museum, The Cleveland Museum of Art.
François Bonvin was a prolific watercolorist, and he developed a lifelong interest in modest religious subjects showing scenes of everyday life. This delightfully simple image of a nun knitting reveals the artist's appreciation for 17th-century Dutch artists such as Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), whose work he copied.
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François Bonvin (1817–1887) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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