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Alley in Vernonnet [Alley in Vernonnet]
- Original dimensions
- 65.2 x 76 cm
- Museum
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
This painting , a symbol of Bonnard's inimitable style, depicts a serene and familiar scene, that of a peaceful alley where light filters through the foliage. The intimate perspective of this pictorial work invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the soothing atmosphere of nature, capturing the simple beauty of everyday life.
Historical context
Created in 1913, the iconic painting by Pierre Bonnard , Ruelle à Vernonnet , draws its inspiration from a small village in Normandy, a place rich in memory and sweetness of life. The painting, rooted in the nabi movement, is now part of the collections of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. With its dimensions of 65.2 x 76 cm, this canvas illustrates the discreet charm of a narrow street, an invitation to travel and contemplation.
Place in the artist's career
Ruelle à Vernonnet is situated at a crossroads in the artist's career, marking a period of maturity where his style asserts itself brilliantly. Like his other paintings such as Le déjeuner sur l’herbe and La sieste , this canvas bears witness to the impressive evolution of his approach to color and light, reinforcing his status as a pioneer of the 20th century.
Anecdote
Pierre Bonnard said: “It is always good to know how to seize the moment… a ray of sunshine, a fleeting shadow.” This quote resonates deeply through the composition of Ruelle à Vernonnet , where every nuance of light evokes a spring morning, the joyful song of birds, and the scent of wildflowers, encasing the moment in a visual eternity.