The Grandmother, Pierre Bonnard, 1895
Pierre Bonnard, portraitPierre BonnardFrench, 1867–1947

The Grandmother

1895 · Print

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Not on view at present

Where is “The Grandmother” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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Accession number
1954.960

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In the life of Pierre Bonnard

The whole life
  1. 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.

  2. 1895

    First Solo Exhibition at Durand-Ruel

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

  3. 1895

    Illustrations for Nansen's Novel Marie

    Bonnard illustrated Peter Nansen's novel Marie, published serially in La Revue Blanche.

  4. 1896

    Nabi Group Exhibition at Vollard's

    Bonnard took part in a group exhibition of the Nabis at Ambroise Vollard's gallery; in 1899 he participated in another major Nabi exhibition.

All works

On view at Art Institute of Chicago

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