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Landscape with Mountain (l'Estérel)
- Original dimensions
- 59.06 x 40 cm
- Museum
- Phillips Collection
- Year
- 1924
Scene depicted
This painting depicts a harmonious composition where majestic mountains meet a sky of azure, illuminated by soft light. The scene evokes lush and rugged landscapes, where nature exhales a delicate beauty. It is a dance between shadows and light, an invitation to explore the meanders of the wild nature.
Historical context
The year 1924 is marked by artistic effervescence, where Pierre Bonnard , an emblematic figure of post-impressionism , elaborates this painting during a period of exploration and visual sensuality. It is within a vibrant nature of southern France, in the region of l'Estérel, that this canvas comes to life. The painting is currently located at the Phillips Collection , a place synonymous with artistic emotion where this pictorial work is celebrated.
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a turning point in Bonnard's career, representing a period where his style asserts itself. Alongside "La Sieste" and "Nude in the Bath," we see how his paintings transition from an intimate use of color to a bolder and more expansive use of light and form.
Anecdote
As Bonnard aptly said: "Color is for me light." By settling in the hills of l'Estérel, he captured the brilliance of nature on a clear morning, when the light plays on the reliefs and the air is fragrant with the scents of the garrigue. This work reveals this precious harmony between the artist and his environment.