Bonnard, Pierre (1867 - 1947 )
A French painter and printmaker, Pierre Bonnard was a founding member of Les Nabis, a Post-Impressionist, avant-garde group of painters. He is known for his atmospheric scenes and intimate domestic scenes, often featuring his wife Marthe de Meligny. Born in a suburb of Paris to an official of the French Ministry of War, Bonnard studied law and worked as a barrister before pursuing art. He met Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1891 and began exhibiting annually with the Société des Artistes Indépendants, holding his first solo show in 1896. He became active with the symbol-driven group of artists, Les Nabis in his twenties, working with artists such as Vuillard and Denis. He moved from Paris to the South of France in 1910, continuing to produce work. The Art Institute of Chicago held a major exhibition of Bonnard and Vuillard in 1938. Bonnard died a week after completing his final painting in 1947. The Museum of Modern Art in New York presented a retrospective of Pierre Bonnard’s work the following year. Ronin Gallery offers a collection of Pierre Bonnard's paintings and prints.
Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
