Artwork
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist François Bonvin. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1977.124
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Butkin
About this work
Overview
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler is a painting by François Bonvin, depicting his mistress, Louison Köhler, in a serene domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Louison Köhler, is shown playing a mandolin, conveying a sense of relaxation. A reclining female figure above her may allude to the intimate nature of their relationship, referencing Titian's Bacchanal.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Bonvin's realistic style, influenced by 17th-century Dutch and Flemish art. Everyday scenes and objects are rendered with attention to detail, characteristic of his work.
History & Provenance
Louison Köhler became Bonvin's mistress in 1870, following two failed marriages, and appeared in several of his subsequent paintings.
Artist & collection
