Woman Putting on Her Stockings

1893
(French, 1867–1947)
Unframed: 35.2 x 27 cm (13 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location: not on view

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The woman in this painting is likely Bonnard’s wife, Marthe de Méligny, who is putting on black stockings as her toffee-colored hair frame her face in several of the artist’s works.

Description

Known for his bold use of color, Bonnard sets his model against a rich gold background, her figure defined with hints of green and blue that separate her limbs from the sea of fabric. A sense of movement is created through the waves of tousled hair and organic form of the serpent-like stocking waiting to be put on.
Woman Putting on Her Stockings

Woman Putting on Her Stockings

1893

Pierre Bonnard

(French, 1867–1947)
France, 19th century

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