Portrait of the Terrasse Family
- Original dimensions
- 209 x 147 cm
- Museum
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- Year
- 1902
Scene depicted
In this painting , the Terrasse family is visibly gathered in a warm family setting, symbolizing harmony and conviviality. The knowing glances between the members, the affectionate gestures, all contribute to creating a soft and soothing atmosphere, full of life and light. Obviously, Bonnard manages to make his work resonate in unison with feelings, combining art and humanity.
Historical context
Created in 1902, at the turn of two centuries, this painting emblematic of the Nabi movement is located in Stuttgart, Germany. Its geographical and cultural context resonates with the emergence of a new art, bright and rich in colors, which aims to transcend realistic representation. This canvas now preserved at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart invites you to discover the sincere expression of a family emotion in the pure tradition of pictorial art.
Place in the artist's career
The Portrait de la famille Terrasse represents a key moment in Bonnard's journey, a period when he begins to express his unique sensitivity through his works. Placing it alongside other paintings like “Le déjeuner” and “La salle à manger,” one can feel the evolution of his style, oscillating between vibrant lights and poetic melancholy.
Anecdote
“Every look at a canvas must tell a story, an emotion,” said Bonnard as he let himself be carried away by the light of a spring morning. This masterpiece reflects the love and harmony of the Terrasse family, captured in a moment of tenderness and silent intimacy.