Artwork
Street Corner Seen from Above
Street Corner Seen from Above is a print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1948.156.13
- Credit line
- Gift of the Hanna Fund
About this work
Overview
Street Corner Seen from Above is a color lithograph by Pierre Bonnard, part of a suite of prints capturing everyday city life. The work presents a bird's-eye view of a Paris street scene, filled with people and vehicles.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a quiet yet dynamic street corner, with shoppers and pedestrians going about their daily activities. Bonnard's focus on ordinary urban life and anonymous figures reflects his interest in the mundane aspects of modernity.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Bonnard's ability to convey a sense of movement and life through a static image. The composition is characterized by a high vantage point, rendering the scene like a map or a plan.
Context
The print is part of a larger suite of works that explore the urban environment around Bonnard's Montmartre studio. The Bois de Boulogne, a large public park in Paris, is the setting for one of the prints in the series, highlighting Bonnard's fascination with local landscapes.
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.
