One of the most innovative and influential artists of the early 20th century, Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) was a master of colour, subjective realism and emotional depth. As a member of the avant-garde Nabis group which took its name from a Hebrew word for prophet, Bonnard’s painting proposed new, radical formulas for transforming space and narrative, as he advocated for art that embraced all techniques and challenged the traditional hierarchy of genres. 

Elegantly packaged and filled with large, high quality reproductions, this monumental volume covers every facet of Bonnard’s work, from the influences of Symbolism and Japanese prints on his early work to his interplay of vibrant colors, intimate perspectives and a poetic rendering of settings such as Paris, Normandy and the Côte d’Azur. Sumptuous and informative, this comprehensive, authoritative work reveals how Bonnard helped explore the human experience through the lens of vibrant and emotionally-charged canvases.