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The Bathroom, by Pierre Bonnard, oil, 1932

The Bathroom

Pierre Bonnard

1932

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Bathroom is a 1932 oil by Pierre Bonnard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Pierre Bonnard
When & what style?
1932 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman standing in a bathroom, her back to the viewer. The room is filled with various objects, including a table with items on it, a window with a striped curtain, and a tiled floor. The woman is nude, and her body is rendered in soft, muted colors. The painting's style is characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the play of light on the subject's skin. The overall effect is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Pierre Bonnard.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Bonnard
Artist

Pierre Bonnard

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.

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