Artwork
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist François Bonvin. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Köhler is a painting by François Bonvin, depicting his mistress, Louison Köhler, in a serene domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Louison Köhler, is shown playing a mandolin, conveying a sense of relaxation. A reclining female figure above her may allude to the intimate nature of their relationship, referencing Titian's Bacchanal.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Bonvin's realistic style, influenced by 17th-century Dutch and Flemish art. Everyday scenes and objects are rendered with attention to detail, characteristic of his work.
History & Provenance
Louison Köhler became Bonvin's mistress in 1870, following two failed marriages, and appeared in several of his subsequent paintings.
Artist & collection
