The artwork named “Model in Backlight,” created by Pierre Bonnard in 1908, is an oil painting on canvas. This piece belongs to the Intimism art movement and is a nude painting (nu). It measures 125 x 109 cm and is housed at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
In the artwork, a nude female figure stands prominently, bathed in the soft glow of backlight that filters through elaborately patterned drapes. Her silhouette is accentuated against a backdrop of carefully detailed interior elements, including a floral-patterned couch and intricately designed fabrics. The scene exudes a sense of intimacy and tranquility, characteristic of Bonnard’s style. The play of light and shadow emphasizes the delicate contours of the figure and the rich textures within the room, evoking a palpable atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
