The Bowl of Milk

Artwork: The Bowl of Milk

Artist: Pierre Bonnard

Created: c. 1919

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 138 x 143.5 cm (framed)

Location: Tâte Modern, London, UK

Photography by @art_love_enjoy_life

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‘’Bonnard painted this work in the south of France. He moved there during the First World War with his partner Marthe de Méligny, pictured here. This view is of the room they rented. Light reflected from the sea pours through the balcony window. The strong light leaves many details in shadow, including de Méligny’s face and the cat awaiting its milk. Preparatory drawings show Bonnard testing a variety of details and poses before he brought them together in the final painting.’’ (Tate Modern)

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