1931, Pierre Bonnard, Self-Portrait (The Boxer) -- Phillips Collection (Washington) (special exhibition)
From the exhibition label: A self-portrait painted when the artist was in his early sixties, this painting was titled The Boxer when first exhibited. Bonnard stands before the mirror, indicated by the dark line at the right. The wall behind him is lit by a harsh electric bulb. His right shoulder and bicep are in the light, as is his upraised, clenched fist at left, and everything else is thrown into moody shadow. Bonnard's body is lean and wiry, but his gestures and facial expression exude a deep sadness. Bonnard is not afraid to expose his emotional wounds to the public, a boxer more brave than strong, a man aware of his frailties and flaws.
1931, Pierre Bonnard, Self-Portrait (The Boxer) -- Phillips Collection (Washington) (special exhibition)
From the exhibition label: A self-portrait painted when the artist was in his early sixties, this painting was titled The Boxer when first exhibited. Bonnard stands before the mirror, indicated by the dark line at the right. The wall behind him is lit by a harsh electric bulb. His right shoulder and bicep are in the light, as is his upraised, clenched fist at left, and everything else is thrown into moody shadow. Bonnard's body is lean and wiry, but his gestures and facial expression exude a deep sadness. Bonnard is not afraid to expose his emotional wounds to the public, a boxer more brave than strong, a man aware of his frailties and flaws.