The Square at Evening
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Here’s a revised version: Pierre Bonnard painted a quiet Paris square at dusk. Soft light fades between buildings and a bare tree. A few people walk home, their shapes melting into the gloom. This was made around 1899, when color printing got a fresh start. Lithographers swapped heavy stones for lighter zinc plates. Cheaper tools meant more artists played with bold color. See it next at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
