Study for "Leçon sur les mesures composées" (Lesson on Compound Time), Pierre Bonnard, 1891/1893
Pierre Bonnard, portraitPierre BonnardFrench, 1867–1947

Study for "Leçon sur les mesures composées" (Lesson on Compound Time)

1891/1893 · Drawing

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Where is “Study for "Leçon sur les mesures composées" (Lesson on Compound Time)” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

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2001.136.42

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In the life of Pierre Bonnard

The whole life
  1. 1889–1890

    Military Service

    Bonnard completed his military service as a private second class in the 52nd Infantry Regiment.

  2. 1891

    Meets Toulouse-Lautrec

    In 1891 Bonnard met Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

  3. March 1891

    Nabi Exhibition at Le Barc de Boutteville

    In March 1891 Bonnard's works were shown alongside those of other Nabis at the Le Barc de Boutteville gallery.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1895

    First Solo Exhibition at Durand-Ruel

    Bonnard's first solo exhibition — paintings, posters, and lithographs — was held at the Durand-Ruel gallery.

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