Pierre Bonnard’s Dachshunds

The Bathroom, 1932

I recently found a fun and informative website written by a British black and tan Dachshund named Archie.  It turns out Archie and I have similar tastes in art.  We both are obsessed with French painter Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947).  I thought it would be appropriate to feature Bonnard this Bastille Day, though any excuse would do.

Here are some of our favorite works:

The Red  Checkered Tablecloth or The Dog's Lunch, 1910

Preparatory sketch for Le Café, 1915

Le Café, 1915

Carafe, Marthe Bonnard with her Dog, 1912-1915.  (I love the evolution of this scene and I think this is the best incarnation.)

Woman with Dog, 1891.  (I'm not sure if this is a Dachshund, but I'm pretending it is for the purposes of this post.)

My Companions

The Vigil

Nude in the Bath and Small Dog, 1941-1946.

Dressing Table and Mirror, 1913.  (See the Doxie and the nude reflected in the mirror.  This might be my favorite.)

Read Archie's take on Bonnard's life and works here.
He and I also recommend Bonnard by Sara Whitfield.

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