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01Undated

The precision of naming takes away from the uniqueness of seeing.

Pierre Bonnard / quote

02Undated

Art will never be able to exist without nature.

Pierre Bonnard / quote

03Undated

One always talks of surrendering to nature. There is also such a thing as surrendering to the picture.

Pierre Bonnard / quote

04Undated

Color does not add a pleasant quality to design - it reinforces it.

Pierre Bonnard / quote

05Undated

A painting that is well composed is half finished.

Pierre Bonnard / quote

06Undated

Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly.

Pierre Bonnard / quote