{"product_id":"woman-with-a-parasol-pierre-bonnard","title":"Woman with a Parasol - Pierre Bonnard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking lithograph by Pierre Bonnard, featuring a bold, minimalist silhouette of a woman carrying a parasol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Pierre Bonnard captures a figure in motion, rendered with the economy of line characteristic of the Nabis group. Bonnard, a central figure in French post-impressionist circles, often looked to Japanese woodblock prints for inspiration regarding composition and the use of negative space. In this work, the subject is defined by a bold, solid black silhouette that dominates the frame, creating a stark contrast against the plain background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is depicted in profile, clutching a parasol with a distinct hooked handle. Her attire, typical of the 1890s, is simplified into a singular mass, focusing the viewer's attention on the posture and the silhouette rather than individual details of fabric or texture. The artist's monogram, visible in the upper left, confirms the work's origin within his graphic output during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonnard's approach here avoids traditional modelling or shading. Instead, he relies on the expressive potential of the outline and the weight of the ink. The result is a graphic study that feels both immediate and stylised. This piece reflects the broader interest among artists of the period in poster design and book illustration, where clarity and visual impact were paramount. By stripping away the superfluous, Bonnard creates a figure that exists in a suspended state, neither fully grounded nor entirely abstract. It is a clear example of the graphic experimentation that defined his early career, showing how he manipulated form to convey character through minimal means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaving-the-theater-albert-belleroche\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLeaving the Theater - Albert Belleroche — Albert de Belleroche\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pierre Bonnard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888022458703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888029667663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888029700431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888029733199,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888029765967,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-with-a-Parasol_Poster_CompositorV1_1790364588313.jpg?v=1790365023","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/woman-with-a-parasol-pierre-bonnard","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}