Table Corner
- Original dimensions
- 63 x 63 cm
- Museum
- Musée national d'Art moderne
- Year
- 1935
Scene depicted
The painting “Coin de table” immerses us in the intimacy of a home where a warm atmosphere and moments of conviviality blend. The skillfully executed composition presents a corner of a table, adorned with fruits and everyday objects, revealing both the simplicity and richness of shared moments. The soft light that floods the scene enchants and highlights the beauty of everyday details.
Historical context
Created in 1935, this painting is emblematic of the Nabi s movement, an artistic current that advocates color and simplification of forms, during a flourishing period in Paris, the cradle of modern art. The canvas , which is now part of the permanent collections of the Musée national d'Art moderne in France, stands out for its ideal dimensions of 63 x 63 cm, offering a true evocative power to the viewer.
Place in the artist's career
“Coin de table” stands as a key milestone in Bonnard's career, illustrating his evolution towards an increasingly luminous and intimate style. This painting, created after “La Terrasse à Vernon” and before “Le Déjeuner,” reflects a moment of maturity in his work, where the artist manages to capture the very essence of domestic life with sensitivity.
Anecdote
“Beauty is found in the simple moments of life,” Bonnard might have said while contemplating his creation. In a blooming garden, on a sunny morning, the artist lets himself be carried away by the softness of the rays and the delicate scent of lilacs, moments of grace that he translates with sensitivity in his masterpiece . This inspiration is at the heart of the painting , where every detail interacts with the ambient light.