The Boulevards
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Boulevards is a 1900 by Pierre Bonnard, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a busy city street with a tall, narrow building in the center. The building has many windows and a dark roof. People walk along the sidewalk, some in groups, others alone. Trees line the left side, painted in thick, dark brushstrokes. The artist used short, choppy strokes to create movement and energy. The colors are mostly muted, but some areas—like the building’s windows—stand out with darker lines. Look up Pierre Bonnard to see more of his bold, everyday city scenes.
