Parallèlement (In Parallel)

Pierre Bonnard

Created:
Movement:
1900
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, Symbolist color palette
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Dimensions:
Closed: 30.3 × 25.2 × 1.7 cm (11 15/16 × 9 15/16 × 11/16 in.)
medium:
Book with one hundred nine lithographs in sanguine and nine wood engravings in black on ivory wove paper
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Parallèlement (In Parallel) by Pierre Bonnard

Parallèlement (In Parallel), created in 1900 by Pierre Bonnard, is a significant work that showcases the artist's mastery in printmaking. This piece is a book containing one hundred nine lithographs in sanguine and nine wood engravings in black on ivory wove paper. Bonnard, a prominent figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, was known for his innovative use of color and composition. The work reflects his collaboration with the poet Paul Verlaine, illustrating Verlaine's poetry with a delicate and expressive visual language. Bonnard's contribution to the art of the book is notable for its integration of text and image, enhancing the narrative through visual means. This work exemplifies Bonnard's ability to convey emotion and atmosphere, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in early 20th-century art.

Description of the work:

"Parallèlement (In Parallel)" by Pierre Bonnard, created in 1900, is a book featuring one hundred nine lithographs in sanguine and nine wood engravings in black on ivory wove paper, showcasing Bonnard's characteristic use of color and line to explore intimate and domestic scenes. The work exemplifies the artist's involvement with the Nabis group, emphasizing decorative and symbolic elements, and is often associated with the Art Nouveau movement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Parallèlement (In Parallel)