A delicate and intimate drawing by Pierre Bonnard, this work was created as an illustration for the classic pastoral romance *Daphnis et Chloé*, reflecting his early engagement with book illustration and decorative arts. The composition likely captures the tender, lyrical quality of the ancient Greek tale, rendered with Bonnard's characteristic warmth and sensitivity to line. His gift for evoking mood and narrative through subtle, graceful forms is evident in this preparatory work, which bridges the worlds of fine art and literary illustration.