Marthe Bonnard Explained

Marthe Bonnard (born 22 February 1869 in Saint-Amand-Montrond - died 26 January 1942 in Le Cannet) was a French painter best known as the muse, mistress and later wife of Pierre Bonnard.^[1]

Marthe Bonnard was born as Maria Boursin, and met Bonnard in 1893.^[2] After Pierre Bonnard's death, Marthe Bonnard was named as "Marthe de Meligny" in litigation at the French Court of Cassation.^[3]

See also

• Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe, a 2023 French film that depicts the love story and romance between the painter Pierre Bonnard and his wife, model, and muse Marthe^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. News: Roussel . Frédérique . Une vie en héritage (28/36) La manne d'œuvres des sœurs Bowers . 6 August 2023 . . 19 August 2020.
2. News: Thorpe . Vanessa . New evidence rescues tarnished reputation of Pierre Bonnard's 'sickly' wife . 6 August 2023 . . 17 May 2020.
3. FRANCE: Pierre et Marthe . 7 August 2023 . . 9 March 1959.
4. Keslassy. Elsa. 11 January 2023. 'Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe' Sells to Major Markets for Memento International, First Stills Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 5 June 2023.
5. News: Thurier. Pauline. 23 May 2023. Festival de Cannes 2023: 3 questions à Cécile de France et Vincent Macaigne. France 3 Provence-Alpes. 5 June 2023.