They are such a grippingly fascinating lot, Les Nabis. Much research required, why did all that happen at that particular time, for example. Logistics? Travel was much easier, so you could grab your tubes of paint (Winsor & Newton were the first to stabilise pigments and tube them in 1841), your brushes and hop on a train. Obviously a period of great change politically as well. Perhaps the domestic was reassuring, quite apart from being delightful.
I don’t know how you do it, India. If I had a Substack it would read, ‘here’s a lovely painting for Sunday morning’. I’ve never heard of Bonnard but this is lovely and is my idea of tablescaping!
I love these posts, they make us look afresh at paintings. After your last post, I ordered a book on Vuillard and Bonnard - thank you! Do you know his Red Cupboard? A painting also of such an everyday subject, but incredible.
Gorgeous!
They are such a grippingly fascinating lot, Les Nabis. Much research required, why did all that happen at that particular time, for example. Logistics? Travel was much easier, so you could grab your tubes of paint (Winsor & Newton were the first to stabilise pigments and tube them in 1841), your brushes and hop on a train. Obviously a period of great change politically as well. Perhaps the domestic was reassuring, quite apart from being delightful.
I too enjoy these posts and this Bonnard especially. Later on today I will look at it again . Thank you so much.
You are extremely welcome.
I also love these beautiful, informative posts. 😍
Have a great Sunday! X
Thamk you! I did (despite deluge) - hope you did too.
I don’t know how you do it, India. If I had a Substack it would read, ‘here’s a lovely painting for Sunday morning’. I’ve never heard of Bonnard but this is lovely and is my idea of tablescaping!
Do look him up, he is WONDERFUL. My idea of tablescaping too!
I love these posts too. I feel like I learn such a lot xx
That's so nice to hear, thank you. I love writing them.
I love these posts, they make us look afresh at paintings. After your last post, I ordered a book on Vuillard and Bonnard - thank you! Do you know his Red Cupboard? A painting also of such an everyday subject, but incredible.
I don't know it and am looking it up immediately. Also thank you!
It is in a favourite book called "Bonnard at le Cannet" and Vicki Feaver, I have just discovered, wrote a poem inspired by it https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v17/n08/vicki-feaver/the-red-cupboard. Enjoy!