Description
4to, VII, 184pp. Soft cover in light board on a square glued spine that remains firm. A section of a colourful Bonnard painting blends with the olive green backdrop that is also titled in white with a smaller painting on the rear as well. No d/w as issued of course, There is minor shelf wear via very slight corner bruising as well so the book is still in excellent condition, internally it is unmarked with no foxing or loose pages. The book was published on the occasion of the exhibition in the National Gallery in Canberra 7th March to 9th June 2003, and then Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane 4th July to 28th September 2003. Bonnard’s manner of painting people and landscapes suggests a careful balancing act between observing and capturing nature, translating it into vibrant colours and interrelated forms (1867- 1947)