Portrait of a Young Woman with Hat by Pierre Bonnard

Portrait of a Young Woman with Hat - Pierre Bonnard - Oil Painting Wall Decor

About This Piece

Nothing softens a gallery wall like a painted surface. Portrait of a Young Woman with Hat by Pierre Bonnard arrives as a hand painted oil painting on canvas, offering the figurative detail, soft gradients, and tactile finish that portrait oil painting shoppers look for.

The Story Behind the Painting

PORTRAIT DE JEUNE FEMME OU LE CHAPEAU
circa 1905
Oil on canvas laid down on board
Private Collection.

By the turn of the century, Bonnard was one of the best established painters of his time, his success stemming from the popularity of his intimate depictions of domestic interiors and Paris scenes, as well as his keen draftsmanship. He continued to mature as an artist, and his style slowly began to shift back to the naturalism which he had rejected during his Nabis years. He became more attentive to issues such as color, space and light, as well as the anatomy and gesture of his models. Discussing Bonnard's works of the early years of the twentieth century, James Elliot commented that: "It was then that Bonnard assimilated into his own style the technical means of the impressionists—short brush strokes, lighter tonal values, sophisticated hue relationships" (James Elliot, Bonnard and His Environment (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1964, p. 24).

Portrait de jeune femme ou Le chapeau is a strong example of this important transitional phase in Bonnard's oeuvre. This portrait is depicted in a clear and soft palette of grey and white, with a hint of brown. In the early twentieth century, hats were the fashion mainstay for the modern woman, and they were to be as imposing and ostentatious as possible. It was Bonnard's admiration for Renoir that led him to emphasize his sitters' hats. Indeed, Renoir was a great admirer of hats, and he even created his own extravagant hats for his female models to wear.

Collectors often choose this figurative image when searching for portrait oil painting that feels substantial rather than decorative or disposable.

100% Hand Painted on Canvas

Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.

Product Details

• Every figurative canvas is hand painted in oils; no mechanical or digital reproduction at any stage.
• Comes with a 2-inch unpainted margin on every side, ready for stretcher bars or a frame.
• Sold studio-direct and shipped worldwide, with no intermediary markup.
• Quick turnaround — most in-stock figurative paintings ship in 3–10 working days.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 24 in, 24 X 36 in, 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Custom sizes available: order this painting in your preferred dimensions.
• Affordable delivery options via DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and more.
• Free canvas stretching on wooden stretcher bars; custom framing available on request.
• Before dispatch we email a digital proof so you can approve the finished canvas.

Where to Hang It

For gallery wall art that does not feel generic, a painted figurative canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular portrait oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.

Ordering & Peace of Mind

Order Portrait of a Young Woman with Hat as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting post-impressionist character to your gallery wall. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.