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Pierre BonnardPierre Bonnard, Sunset Over the Mediterranean, Verve, Revue Artistique, 19401940
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About the Item
This exquisite lithograph by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947), titled Coucher De Soleil Sur La Mediterranee (Sunset Over the Mediterranean), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, originates from the 1940 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1940. This radiant composition captures Bonnard’s poetic mastery of light and atmosphere, transforming a Mediterranean sunset into a symphony of color and emotion. Through soft tonal transitions and delicate chromatic harmonies, Bonnard evokes both serenity and intensity, revealing his deep sensitivity to nature’s transient beauty. The work exemplifies his unique ability to translate personal vision into timeless modern expression.
Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 21 inches, with centerfold and stitch perforations as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the foremost modern artists of the 20th century.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947)
Title: Coucher De Soleil Sur La Mediterranee (Sunset Over the Mediterranean), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, 1940
Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper
Dimensions: 14 x 21 inches, with centerfold and stitch perforations as issued
Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1940
Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 8, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1940
About the Publication:
Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire was one of the most influential art periodicals of the 20th century, founded in Paris in 1937 by the visionary Greek-born publisher Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriades). Conceived as a synthesis of art and literature, Verve brought together the greatest modern artists and writers of its time—Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Fernand Leger, and others—alongside poets and philosophers such as Paul Eluard, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Each issue was a work of art in itself, luxuriously printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and produced in collaboration with leading typographers and designers. Verve became a platform for avant-garde creativity, publishing original lithographs and essays that reflected the evolving spirit of modernism. Bonnard’s contributions to Verve stand among its most lyrical, reflecting his devotion to light, color, and memory.
About the Artist:
Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) was a French painter, printmaker, illustrator, and founding member of the Nabis group whose luminous color, emotional sensitivity, and innovative approach to composition made him one of the most important and enduring figures in modern art. Born in Fontenay-aux-Roses near Paris, Bonnard first studied law before turning to painting at the Academie Julian, where he joined forces with Maurice Denis, Paul Serusier, and Edouard Vuillard to form Les Nabis—a group dedicated to infusing painting with spirituality, symbolism, and decorative harmony. Influenced by Paul Gauguin’s expressive color, Japanese ukiyo-e prints, and the structural clarity of Paul Cezanne, Bonnard developed a uniquely personal style that transformed ordinary domestic interiors, still lifes, and landscapes into glowing meditations on light, memory, and emotion. His paintings evoke the poetry of everyday life through vibrant, atmospheric layers of color and a rhythmic sense of composition that transcends mere representation. Living and working amid the Parisian avant-garde, Bonnard was part of the creative dialogue with Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like him, revolutionized 20th-century art through bold experimentation and personal expression. Though independent of Cubism and Surrealism, Bonnard’s devotion to color and perception profoundly influenced later generations, inspiring Henri Matisse, Mark Rothko, David Hockney, Richard Diebenkorn, and Wayne Thiebaud, among others, who admired his ability to merge emotion, light, and form into timeless visual harmony. His works remain prized by collectors and institutions worldwide for their radiant intimacy and enduring beauty. Bonnard’s highest auction record was achieved by Terrasse a Vernon (1918), which sold for £19,681,250 (approximately $24.6 million) at Christie’s, London, on March 1, 2019.
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- Creator:Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947, French)
- Creation Year:1940
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1465216381932
Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard was a French painter, illustrator and printmaker, born in 1867. He is known especially for the stylized decorative qualities of his paintings and his bold use of color. He painted landscapes, urban scenes, portraits and intimate domestic scenes, where the backgrounds, colors and painting style usually took precedence over the subject. He was a founding member of the post-impressionist group of avant garde painters, Les Nabis. He was also a leading figure in the transition from impressionism to modernism.
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