Artwork
Fleurs sur une cheminée au Cannet
Fleurs sur une cheminée au Cannet is an oil painting by the Les Nabis artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1927, this oil painting by Pierre Bonnard is part of the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon. The work presents a domestic interior rendered in a warm palette, focusing on a solitary figure and a modest arrangement of flowers.
Subject & Meaning
At the centre stands a woman in a vivid yellow dress, positioned beside a fireplace. She gazes downward toward an object on the mantle, while a vase of blossoms rests on the hearth, introducing a subtle contrast of colors and drawing attention to the quiet, everyday moment.
Technique & Style
Bonnard employs his characteristic handling of color, juxtaposing the bright yellow of the dress against the more subdued tones of the surrounding walls and fireplace. The composition balances the figure, the floral vase, and the surrounding space, creating a harmonious yet dynamic visual rhythm.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has remained in public ownership, entering the holdings of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of early 20th‑century French painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre Bonnard was a French painter, illustrator and printmaker, known especially for the stylized decorative qualities of his paintings and his bold use of color.
