Artwork
Marthe dans la salle à manger au Cannet
Marthe dans la salle à manger au Cannet is an oil painting by the Les Nabis artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Marthe dans la salle à manger au Cannet is a 1933 oil painting by Pierre Bonnard, held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Marthe Bonnard, the artist's wife, standing in a domestic setting. She is shown wearing a yellow dress with a linear pattern and white shoes, lost in thought as she gazes downward.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Bonnard's use of color and light, with a brightly lit room and a strong contrast between the red table and white wall. The artist's application of chiaroscuro creates a sense of calm and quiet contemplation.
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.
