1900
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
Dominant colour
The Luncheon is a 1900 oil by Pierre Bonnard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
The painting depicts a luncheon scene, with a table set with a white tablecloth, plates, and a bowl of fruit. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from the left side of the painting. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and gray dominating the palette. In the foreground, a figure sits at the table, surrounded by the remnants of a meal. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, with a sense of stillness pervading the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture adding depth and visual interest to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
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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