Red Plums

1889–1890

Military Service

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

1891

Meets Toulouse-Lautrec

In 1891 Bonnard met Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

1891

Begins Collaboration with La Revue Blanche

Bonnard began working with the journal La Revue Blanche, for which he designed a frontispiece together with Vuillard.

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.

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.