
Pierre BonnardFrance, 1867–1947Peut-on la contempler ?
Washington, États-Unis
Elle appartient à la collection, mais n’est pas présentée en ce moment.
1940s
Refusal to Paint Pétain's Portrait
During the German occupation Bonnard refused to paint an official portrait of the collaborationist Marshal Pétain, but accepted a commission for a religious painting of Saint Francis de Sales, to whom he gave the face of his late friend Vuillard.
1946
Retrospective Exhibition
Having lived through the German occupation, Bonnard mounted a retrospective exhibition of his works in 1946.
23 janvier 1947
Died