Pierre Bonnard

Born: October 3, 1867
City and Country of Origin: Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
Painting School: Post Impressionists
Art Training: Academie Julian, Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Exhibitions: Salon des Independantes; the Nabis through 1900; Salon d'Automne; the Vienna Secession; he was represented by the Galerie Bernheim-Jeune in Paris; the Art Institute of Chicago in 1933; MoMA organized a retrospective in 1946; he became a member of the Royal Academy of London in 1940 and in 1966 they organized a large exhibitionof his work
Awards:
Major Works: "Nu a Contre-Jour Ou L'eau De Cologne," "Standing Mirror"
Pierre Bonnard Biography: He studied law in 1887 but switched to art the following year. Bonnard painted quiet serene scenes often of his favorite model whom he one day would marry at the bath. His work is known for his bright rich colors. He was also a poster designer, lithographer and illustrator.
Died: February 21, 1947