Artwork
Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin
Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1896, this four‑panel work by Pierre Bonnard is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Each panel functions as an independent vignette, yet together they form a cohesive decorative composition that explores interior and garden scenes through vivid coloration and patterned clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The panels present a sequence of figures in domestic or garden settings: a woman in a red dress dotted with white, accompanied by a dog; a seated figure surrounded by foliage; a figure clad in a plaid dress; and finally a woman in an orange dress. The varied attire and environments suggest everyday moments rendered with a focus on personal intimacy.
Technique & Style
Bonnard employs bold, saturated hues and intricate patterning to generate depth across the panels. The juxtaposition of bright garments against lush plant motifs creates a textured surface, while the division into separate frames allows distinct visual experiences within a unified decorative scheme.
History & Provenance
Since its creation in the late nineteenth century, the painting has remained in the public domain, ultimately entering the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of Bonnard’s early oeuvre.
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.
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