Daphnis en Chloë

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso midden, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Daphnis en Chloë** *Pierre Bonnard, 1902* Lithography, 150 × 140 mm Step into the idyllic world of Pierre Bonnard *Daphnis en Chloë*, a charming 1902 lithography that draws from the ancient Greek pastoral romance by Longus. This tale of innocent young lovers in a sun-drenched Arcadian landscape inspired many artists, and Bonnard— a leading Post-Impressionist and member of Les Nabis—infused it with his signature warmth and decorative flair. At just 15 by 14 cm, the print's intimate scale invites close contemplation, evoking the tender, dreamlike intimacy of rural life. Bonnard's maste...

About the Artist

Pierre Bonnard

Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) was a French painter and printmaker who became a leading figure in the Post-Impressionist movement and a founding member of Les Nabis. Born on October 3, 1867, in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France, Bonnard initially studied law at his father's insistence, graduating and briefly practicing as a barrister in 1888. However, his true passion lay in art, and he had simultaneously at...