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Petites scènes familières pour piano

1893–95

Pierre Bonnard

(French, 1867–1947)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
album of lithographs
Measurements
Overall: 35.6 x 27.6 x 0.7 cm (14 x 10 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust 2019.233
Copyright
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
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Bonnard made this album of lithographic illustrations for his brother-in-law, Claude Terrasse, who was a pianist and composer.

Description

In the early 1890s, Pierre Bonnard spent significant time creating lithographic illustrations for two books of musical scores for children. These series of illustrations were made in collaboration with the artist’s brother-in-law, Claude Terrasse, a pianist and composer. Bonnard’s illustrations for Petites Scènes familières are full of whimsy and humor, but also have a more serious side; some suggest reverie, melancholy, and even nightmares.
A vertical lithograph on aged, tan paper features centered black text in a formal column. Bold serif capitals anchor the top with "PETITES SCÈNES FAMILIÈRES," descending through credits for illustrator Pierre Bonnard and composer Claude Terrasse. A small star and horizontal flourish punctuate the vertical flow. Small, dense lines of publisher details cluster at the base. The paper's surface is weathered, showing light creases and tiny tears along the edges.

Petites scènes familières pour piano

1893–95

Pierre Bonnard

(French, 1867–1947)
France, 19th century

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