Untitled

Untitled

Pierre Bonnard

1925

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people sitting in a dimly lit room. The person on the left leans forward, one arm resting on a table while the other holds a glass. The person on the right sits quietly, their posture relaxed but slightly hunched. The background is simple—a wall with a window and a curtain, drawn in quick, loose lines. The artist used rough, sketchy strokes to capture movement and mood. The lines feel hurried, like a quick snapshot of a moment rather than a polished scene. Look up lithography next to see how this print was made.

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