“Nude in an Interior,” created by Pierre Bonnard around 1921, is a watercolor painting measuring 24.3 by 22.7 centimeters. This artwork belongs to the Intimism movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu). Currently, it is held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a nude figure gazing towards a bed within a domestic interior. The scene is rendered with soft, fluid strokes of watercolor, underscoring Bonnard’s characteristic focus on intimate, everyday moments. The figure’s form and the surrounding room are detailed with delicate hues and textures, affording a sense of warmth and intimacy. The backdrop features subdued colors, with the bed and room furnishings subtly illustrated to maintain the focus on the central figure, exemplifying Bonnard’s skill in blending subject with environment seamlessly.
