Study for "Gamme majeure" (Major Scale)

1891/1893 · Drawing

Pormenores

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.
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.
1895
First Solo Exhibition at Durand-Ruel
Bonnard's first solo exhibition — paintings, posters, and lithographs — was held at the Durand-Ruel gallery.