Artwork
Street Corner
Street Corner is a print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Street Corner is a color lithograph by Pierre Bonnard, part of a suite capturing everyday city life in Paris. The print depicts a tranquil yet lively scene of urban activity.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows women strolling, a vendor with a cart, and trees in the background, exemplifying Bonnard's focus on ordinary neighborhood life and modern urban figures, such as the fashionable Parisienne.
Technique & Style
Bonnard employed a distinctive style characterized by flat, bright colors applied in patches, creating a non-realistic, shape-based composition that emphasizes the interplay of colorful areas.
Context
Bonnard often observed city life from his Montmartre studio window, capturing candid moments of daily activity without being noticed, reflecting his interest in the mundane and the modern.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
