The artwork, titled “Two Poodles,” was created by Pierre Bonnard in 1891. Rendered in oil on canvas, the painting adheres to the Japonism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 36.3 x 39.5 cm, and it falls within the animal painting genre. Currently, it is housed in the Southampton City Art Gallery, located in Southampton, UK.
In “Two Poodles,” Bonnard employs a vivid green background to contrast sharply with the brown tones of the two dogs, capturing their dynamic forms. The depiction of the poodles, one seemingly on its back and the other standing, highlights the artist’s ability to convey movement and interaction between the animals. The painting’s simplified forms and prominent, stylized outlines are evocative of Japanese woodblock prints, illustrating the influence of Japonism on Bonnard’s style. The rounded, decorative elements in the background further enhance the visual harmony of the composition, merging the subject and environment seamlessly.
