Pierre BonnardFrench, 1867–1947France-Champagne
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Not on view at present
Where is “France-Champagne” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1991.218
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
In the life of Pierre Bonnard
The whole life1888
Founding of the Nabis
Together with his friends from the Académie Julian — Sérusier, Denis, Ibels, and Ranson — Bonnard formed the Nabis group, which he later led; his passion for Japanese art earned him the nickname "the very Japanese Nabi" (le Nabi très japonard).
1888
Admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts, Meets Vuillard
In 1888 Bonnard was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts, where he met Édouard Vuillard and Ker-Xavier Roussel.
1888
First Sale: The France-Champagne Poster
Bonnard sold his first commercial work — a poster design for France-Champagne — which helped him convince his family that he could earn a living through art.
1891
Meets Toulouse-Lautrec
In 1891 Bonnard met Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
December 1891
Debut at the Salon des Indépendants
In December 1891 Bonnard showed his works at the annual exhibition of the Société des Artistes Indépendants.
1893
Begins Life with Marthe de Méligny
From 1893 until her death, Bonnard lived with Marthe de Méligny (born Maria Boursin); she became the model for many of his paintings, including numerous nudes.
