Street Scene
- Original dimensions
- 35.7 x 43 cm
- Museum
- Bemberg Foundation
- Year
- 1894
Historical context
The painting “Scène de rues” was created in 1894, in Paris, a vibrant city at the heart of the Belle Époque. This era is marked by a bubbling artistic effervescence, and Pierre Bonnard , an emblematic figure of the Nabi movement, fits into this luminous lineage. The canvas is currently exhibited at the Bemberg Foundation , in France, where it captivates art admirers with its delicate dimensions of 35.7 by 43 cm.
Place in the artist's career
This painting , “Scène de rues”, is at the heart of Bonnard's career, illustrating a turning point towards his artistic maturity. In parallel, his works like “Le Buste de Femme” and “La Terrasse à Vernon” show the evolution of his style, where light and color come together to evoke the passion of everyday life.
Anecdote
“Light cannot be captured; it is felt, it inhabits us.” These words from Bonnard evoke the moment he stood in an alley in Paris, amazed by the dance of shadows and morning light. This deep inspiration gave life to a masterpiece where the painting becomes a living testimony of its creator's wonder.