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Pierre Bonnard — Projet de couverture pour Au temps des croisades (operette de Claude Terrasse)
Pierre Bonnard

Projet de couverture pour Au temps des croisades (operette de Claude Terrasse)

A design proposal for a cover illustration for the operette "Au temps des croisades" by Claude Terrasse, showcasing Bonnard's decorative approach to theatrical design. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic use of color and composition in service of the performing arts.

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Atelier de l'artiste. Puis par descendance au propriétaire actuel. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Valérie Didier Head of Department VDIDIER@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0) 1 40 76 84 32
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Auction House · Christie's

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Dans l'intimité de Pierre Bonnard : Collection Claude Terrasse

April 14, 2026

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 148

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

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About this work

Pierre Bonnard, Projet de couverture pour Au temps des croisades (operette de Claude Terrasse)

A design proposal for a cover illustration for the operette "Au temps des croisades" by Claude Terrasse, showcasing Bonnard's decorative approach to theatrical design. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic use of color and composition in service of the performing arts.

Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

French, Theater, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century, Graphic Design, Decorative

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Cleveland Museum of Art