Le Chat blanc
About the painting
Le Chat blanc est un tableau réalisé par le peintre français Pierre Bonnard en 1894. Cette huile sur carton est une peinture animalière dans le style nabi. Elle représente un chat blanc faisant le gros dos, dressé sur des pattes démesurées. L'œuvre est conservée depuis 1982 au musée d'Orsay, à Paris.
Notice
- Numéro d’inventaire
- RF 1982 74
Pendant ce temps, chez Pierre Bonnard
La vie entière1893
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.
1895
First Solo Exhibition at Durand-Ruel
Bonnard's first solo exhibition — paintings, posters, and lithographs — was held at the Durand-Ruel gallery.
1895
Illustrations for Nansen's Novel Marie
Bonnard illustrated Peter Nansen's novel Marie, published serially in La Revue Blanche.
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.
