基本説明
Pierre Bonnard and his dogs offers a new perspective on the work of the painter, often associated with cats, through the dominant canine presence that manifests itself in it. Present in his photographs, drawings and paintings, dogs connect private life and artistic creation in a thousand ways. Drawing on various sources, Stéphane Guégan shows how these indispensable companions and confidants helped shape Bonnard's visual and poetic vision: they disrupt the scale of his compositions, disturb the perspective and bring movement, tenderness and moral reflection.
The book traces this rich relationship from the joyful decorative scenes of his early days to his later works,
marked by the gradual isolation of Marthe, often depicted with her basset hounds.
The fourth title in the Amigos Forever series, it sheds new light on one of the most sensitive and mysterious painters of the 20th century, revealing how, through his dogs, Bonnard reflected on his creations, paintings and illustrated books, as well as on the unity of life.
Full Description
Pierre Bonnard and His Dogs offers a fresh perspective on the painter's work through the central place his dogs held within it. Present in his photographs, drawings, and paintings—from his Nabi beginnings to his final years in Le Cannet—they accompanied both his artistic journey and his private life. Drawing on rare sources, Stéphane Guégan shows how these companions shaped Bonnard's vision: they animate his compositions, disrupt perspective, and bring movement, tenderness, and moral reflection.
The book traces this relationship from the joyful decorative scenes of his early years to the later works marked by solitude shared with Marthe. As the fourth title in the Amigos Forever series, it sheds new light on one of the most sensitive painters of the twentieth century and reveals how, through his dogs, Bonnard reflected on creation, freedom, and the vital connection uniting all living beings.
