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Pierre Bonnard Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Pierre Bonnard our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pierre Bonnard · 1867 – 1947

Nude

1920

Pierre Bonnard’s 1920 ‘Nude’ – a captivating Post-Impressionist masterpiece! Explore its textured brushwork, evocative mood & symbolic beauty. Perfect for collectors & interior design.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Grandmother with a Child

1894 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 33 x 42 cm

Discover Pierre Bonnard’s "Grandmother with a Child" – a poignant 1894 portrait in intimate detail. Explore his Post-Impressionist style & timeless beauty. A captivating artwork for collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Summer in Normandy

1912 · Pushkin State Museum, Moscow · original 114 x 128 cm

Admire Pierre Bonnard’s "Summer in Normandy" – a serene landscape painting capturing the beauty of Provence with vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes. Own a stunning reproduction by WahooArt.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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La revue blanche

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Delve into Pierre Bonnard's "La Revue blanche," a captivating lithograph poster showcasing two women and reflecting the Nabis movement’s embrace of everyday life & vibrant color palettes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Signac and His Friends in the Sailing Boat

1924 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 125 x 137 cm

Pierre Bonnard’s "Signac and His Friends in the Sailing Boat" captures a leisurely scene of artists enjoying camaraderie aboard a sailboat, showcasing Signac's likeness and a harmonious blend of Impressionist style. Discover this beautiful reproduction and bring art home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin

1891 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 155 x 45 cm

Discover "Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin" by Pierre Bonnard (1891). A captivating Nabis painting featuring women in a serene garden setting, showcasing vibrant colors and decorative details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Misia on a Divan

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 81 x 116 cm

Explore Pierre Bonnard's "Misia on a Divan", an intimate Nabis masterpiece featuring his wife Marthe and their beloved dog, bathed in luminous color and capturing the essence of Parisian life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Woman with Dog

1891 · Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamsburg

Discover Pierre Bonnard’s ‘Woman with Dog’! This captivating 1891 painting showcases his signature bold colors, flat patterns & intimate scenes. Explore the Nabis artist's legacy at WahooArt!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Siesta

1900 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 109 x 132 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Pierre Bonnard's 'Siesta,' a captivating nude portrait bathed in tranquil hues and adorned with floral accents – now available as a stunning handmade oil painting reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Figures in the Street

1894 · original 24 x 25 cm

Pierre Bonnard’s evocative black and white depiction captures a vibrant Parisian street scene brimming with life—a masterful Impressionist portrayal showcasing figures amidst bustling activity and a charming dog companion. Explore this timeless artwork and bring Bonnard's luminous vision home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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La toilette, ca Private

1932 · original 120 x 118 cm

Vivid domestic intimacy in Bonnard's 1932 'La toilette'; explore the warm light and quiet moments of this masterwork reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Le placard rouge (The Red Cupboard),

1939 · original 80 x 60 cm

Vibrant domestic intimacy in Bonnard's Le placard rouge (1939), featuring a richly colored kitchen scene; bring this warm French impressionism home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Square in the Evening

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Pierre Bonnard’s evocative "Square in Evening" captures Parisian twilight with muted yellows and oranges—a masterpiece of Impressionist intimacy rendered through lithograph printing by the Nabis movement artists.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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The Window

1925 · Tate Gallery, London

Discover 'The Window' by Pierre Bonnard – a serene oil painting capturing domestic intimacy and light. Explore its artistic context, key features, and the legacy of this iconic Intimist masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au chapeau rouge)

1903 · original 38 x 44 cm

Striking portrait of a woman in a straw hat with red flowers, painted by Pierre Bonnard in 1903, exudes quiet contemplation; discover this luminous piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Family in garden

Discover Pierre Bonnard’s "Family in Garden," a vibrant Impressionistic painting bursting with color & light. Explore its loose brushstrokes & joyful summer scene – a timeless piece of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Interior - Claude Terrasse at the Piano

1907

Experience the warmth of Pierre Bonnard’s ‘Interior - Claude Terrasse at the Piano,’ a quintessential Intimism painting from 1907. This captivating scene showcases Bonnard's masterful use of color and light to depict a cozy domestic interior, perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Flowers on a Red Carpet

1928 · original 57 x 61 cm

A luminous Post-Impressionist still life by Pierre Bonnard showcases vibrant flowers on a red carpet, capturing a serene domestic scene with apples and oranges. Discover this beautiful 1928 artwork and bring its charm into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Man and Woman

1900 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

A tender moment of intimacy unfolds in Pierre Bonnard's 1900 masterpiece Man and Woman, where soft pastel hues and Nabis-inspired light invite you to explore this exquisite piece of Impressionist history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Dusk, or A Round of Croquet

1892 · original 162 x 130 cm

Captured in Japonism style by Pierre Bonnard during the Belle Époque, this idyllic croquet game scene exudes warmth and tranquility with its luminous hues and detailed garden setting—a captivating piece to enrich your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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The Dressing Gown

1892 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 50 x 150 cm

Pierre Bonnard's "The Dressing Gown" (1892) is a captivating Japonism portrait, showcasing rich colors and intricate patterns within a serene domestic scene. Explore its beauty & symbolism at WahooArt.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Landscape at Le Cannet

1928 · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth · original 128 x 278 cm

Explore Pierre Bonnard’s evocative Landscape at Le Cannet – a vibrant depiction of his Riviera home bathed in warm light and infused with the colors of Provence. Discover Bonnard's masterful use of color and composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Autumn: The Fruit Pickers

1912 · original 347 x 365 cm

Captured in vibrant Post-Impressionism style by Pierre Bonnard, ‘Autumn: The Fruit Pickers’ depicts a lively harvest scene brimming with golden hues and the warmth of collaborative labor—a timeless tableau inviting you to explore its beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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The workshop with Mimosa

1935 · original 125 x 125 cm

Vibrant yellow hues dominate Pierre Bonnard’s ‘The Workshop with Mimosa,’ a charming 1935 scene of a Parisian cityscape and artistic life, capturing the Nabis artist's signature style. Discover this beautiful reproduction and bring a touch of light to your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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Girl with Parrot

1910 · original 104 x 122 cm

A luminous Post-Impressionist painting by Pierre Bonnard captures a serene scene of two women and a parrot amidst nature's beauty, offering a glimpse into the artist’s intimate world and inviting you to own this captivating artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 612 artworks by Pierre Bonnard
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The artist

Pierre Bonnard

1867 – 1947

Quick facts

Lifespan80 years
Top 3 worksNude, Grandmother with a Child, Summer in Normandy
Typical colorsearthy, dark
Topics exploredlandscape, color palette, french art, domestic scene, women
Mediumsoil on canvas
Museums on APSMusée d'Orsay, Detroit Institute of Arts, National Gallery of Victoria, Kimbell Art Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich
Copyright statusPublic domain
Died1947

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Pierre Bonnard entered the world on 3 October 1867 in Fontenay-aux-Roses, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was born into a family of structured expectations; his father, Eugène Bonnard, held a senior position within the French Ministry of War. While his lineage was rooted in the administrative stability of the state, Pierre’s domestic sphere was shaped by his mother, Élisabeth Mertzdorff, who hailed from Alsace. He grew up alongside his brother, Charles, and his sister, Andrée, within a household that would eventually see his sister marry the composer Claude Terrasse.

His formal education followed the traditional paths of the era, yet his inclinations leaned toward the visual rather than the bureaucratic. He sought instruction at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and later at the Academie Julian. These institutions provided the technical foundation for a man who would eventually move away from academic rigidity. His early years were marked by a developing sensitivity to the way light and form could be captured, a skill that would later define his approach to the most mundane aspects of existence.

The Nabis and Artistic Development

Bonnard’s early years were marked by a quiet departure from the legal path his father had envisioned. After honing his observational skills through caricature, he found his true calling within the avant-garde circles of Paris. He became a founding member of Les Nabis, a group of artists who sought to move beyond mere representation. This period was defined by a shift toward the decorative and the symbolic, as he began to distance himself from the strictures of academic tradition. He was a leading figure in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism, navigating the space between the fleeting light of the previous generation and the more structured, subjective explorations of the new century.

His developing vision was shaped by a profound interest in the works of Paul Gauguin, whose influence helped steer him toward a more stylized approach to form and color. This was further enriched by the influence of Japanese art. The prints of Hokusai and other Japanese masters offered him a new way to organize space and line. Rather than focusing on grand historical narratives, Bonnard turned his attention to the quietude of domestic life. He sought to capture the atmosphere of a moment, often working from memory to translate personal impressions onto the canvas. This method allowed him to prioritize the emotional resonance of a scene over a literal, photographic depiction of reality.

Technique and Unique Artistic Style

Bonnard’s approach to the canvas was defined by a preference for the internal logic of color over the strictures of literal representation. He often moved away from direct observation, choosing instead to paint from memory. This reliance on recollection allowed him to distill a scene into its essential emotional components, frequently resulting in works where the decorative qualities and chromatic intensity took precedence over the actual subject matter. In his hands, a domestic interior became less a record of a room and more an exploration of how light and hue interact within a private space.

His physical relationship with the medium was equally unconventional. He frequently unstretched his canvases, tacking them directly to the wall. This method allowed him to work on the edges of the frame, occasionally using the cropping effect to further flatten the pictorial space. Such techniques contributed to the stylized, almost graphic quality of his compositions. The resulting surfaces often appeared to breathe with a sense of movement, achieved through a varied application of oil color that could range from thin, translucent washes to thick, textured marks.

This focus on the atmosphere of the everyday meant that even the most mundane arrangements—a bowl of fruit or a woman in a quiet room—were transformed through his specific use of light. He possessed a particular ability to capture both the harsh glare of midday sun and the soft, artificial glow of an indoor lamp. By prioritizing the subjective experience of color, he moved his work toward a modern sensibility that favored the sensation of a moment over its mere documentation.

Life with Marthe de Méligny

In 1893, a woman named Maria Boursin entered Bonnard’s life, a presence that would define the domestic landscape of his later years. Known to him as Marthe, she was more than a companion; she became the primary lens through which he viewed the private world. Their relationship was one of long-term intimacy and shared space, evolving from a deep connection into a formal union when they married in 1925. This partnership provided the steady, quiet rhythm that underpinned his creative output for decades.

Marthe was a constant presence in his studio, often serving as his most frequent model. She appeared in his works in a variety of roles, from the casual participant in a family scene to the subject of many nudes. Because she bathed every day to manage a tubercular condition, Bonnard frequently captured her in the private, vulnerable moments of her bathing rituals. These depictions were not mere studies of anatomy but were reflections of their daily life together, often characterized by the soft light of their shared surroundings.

Their life together was marked by a certain stillness, a sense of being caught in a fleeting moment of domesticity. Even as the years passed, her image remained central to his vision, appearing in various forms as they moved through their lives. She remained by his side until her death in 1942, leaving behind a visual record of a life lived in close, observant proximity.

Key Works and Notable Paintings

Bonnard’s early output reveals the foundations of his evolving vision. In 1891, Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin demonstrated the stylized decorative qualities that would define his career. By 1892, The Dressing Gown showed a growing interest in the quietude of domestic life. These early years were marked by a transition from the structured influences of his training toward a more personal, subjective way of seeing the world.

As his style matured, the subject matter often became secondary to the way light and color occupied a space. Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au chapeau rouge, painted in 1903, exemplifies this shift, where the figure is often absorbed into a complex arrangement of color. Later, in 1925, The Window captured a sense of looking through a frame into a world of shifting light. His late work continued this exploration until the very end; The Almond Tree in Blossom, painted about 1946, remains a significant example of his preoccupation with the interplay of light and nature.

Panneaux décoratifs - Femmes au jardin (1891)
The Dressing Gown (1892)
Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au chapeau rouge) (1903)
The Window (1925)
The Almond Tree in Blossom (about 1946)

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Bonnard’s contribution to modernism lies in his refusal to be easily categorized. While his early years were defined by his membership in Les Nabis alongside Edouard Vuillard and Paul Serusier, his work eventually moved beyond the group's specific boundaries. He transitioned from the structured concerns of Impressionism toward a more complex, subjective modernism. His paintings are visually complex in the extreme, often blurring the lines between the subject and its surroundings. This complexity was achieved through a restless, tactile approach to the medium, utilizing a remarkable range of thick or thin, fat or lean, brushed or wiped marks.

The artist’s influence is felt in the way he treated the surface of the canvas. By often tacking unstretched canvases directly to the wall, he allowed for a unique, haptic quality that influenced how subsequent generations approached the physical presence of a painting. His ability to manipulate color and light allowed him to capture the flux of a moment, often treating the scene as a fragment of a larger, shifting experience. He did not merely record a view; he reconstructed it through a personal, internal logic that prioritized the sensation of seeing over the mere accuracy of the object.

La Vielle Femme, l’Enfant, et la Bassett (1927)
Méditerranée (1909 and 1911)
The White Interior (1932)
The French Window (1932)

Where to See His Works Today

The physical presence of Bonnard’s vision remains scattered across several major institutions, allowing his specific approach to light and domesticity to be studied in various contexts. In the United States, his influence is felt through collections in New York City, where the Museum of Modern Art holds his paintings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art also maintains works that reflect his shift toward a more modern sensibility. For those seeking his presence in the American Midwest, the Art Institute of Chicago preserves pieces that highlight his unique handling of color.

Across the Atlantic, his reach extends into the prominent galleries of Europe. The Tate Modern in London houses his works, offering a perspective on his development within the broader movements of the era. These collections provide a way to encounter the quiet, often fragmented scenes he composed from memory, moving away from the grand narratives of his predecessors toward the intimacy of the everyday.

Woman in Checkered Dress (1890)
The Dining Room (1913)
The Window (1925)
The Almond Tree in Blossom (1947)

Questions & Answers

Where are Pierre Bonnard's artworks grouped by technique?

Pierre Bonnard's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

In which historical period did Pierre Bonnard work?

Pierre Bonnard worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where are Pierre Bonnard's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Pierre Bonnard is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

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