1897 Pierre Bonnard "Le Canotage" - Vintage French Lithograph Print (1950s Edition)

A charming vintage French lithograph by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947), titled Le Canotage (Boating). Originally created in 1897, this mid-century edition captures the energy of leisure along the Seine, with elegantly dressed figures gathered on the riverbank and rowers gliding across the water.

• Artist: Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947)
• Year: Design 1897; printed mid-20th century
• Size: 12.4 × 9.6 inches (31.5 × 24.4 cm)
• Printing: Lithograph on paper
• Condition: A– (Excellent; light age toning, colours fresh and well-preserved)
• Authenticity: Original vintage lithograph (not a reproduction); Certificate of Authenticity included

Bonnard, celebrated for his role in the Nabis group and later as a master of modern colour, often depicted scenes of everyday French life with sensitivity and lyricism. Le Canotage illustrates the turn-of-the-century Parisian fascination with boating, sport, and leisure culture. Its lively composition of figures, boats, and rippling water demonstrates Bonnard’s painterly lithographic technique and his ability to fuse fine art with graphic design.

This piece reflects the Belle Époque’s celebration of leisure and offers a timeless glimpse into French riverside culture. For collectors, it represents a piece of Bonnard’s early graphic output; for decorators, it adds elegance and atmosphere with its flowing lines and soft palette.

Ships flat between archival boards, fully insured. Every order includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Vintage Poster UK. A delightful Bonnard lithograph that enriches both collections and interiors.