The artwork “On the Track” by Pierre Bonnard, created in 1895, is an oil painting on a panel that exemplifies the Post-Impressionism art movement. With dimensions of 42.3 x 27.5 cm, this genre painting resides in a private collection.
The artwork captures a scene in what appears to be an indoor equestrian setting. Dominated by earthy and muted tones, the image portrays a rider atop a horse, foregrounded against a backdrop of vertical red stripes that likely represent a circus tent or similar structure. The rider, painted in a vibrant red hue, contrasts sharply with the darker shades that define the horse and the ground beneath. Surrounding the central figure, various forms are rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of Bonnard’s style, providing an impressionistic representation of the spectators and the environment. The composition communicates a sense of dynamic movement and focus, typical of genre paintings from the Post-Impressionist era.
