Bonnart Collection

Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Creator: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Private Collection

Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Creator: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Private Collection

Cartouche a l Hotel de Ville avant son supplice; d apres Bonnart (engraving)
962916 Cartouche a l Hotel de Ville avant son supplice; d apres Bonnart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of Fire, (red chalk and wash)
659167 An Allegory of Fire, (red chalk and wash) by Bonnart, Robert (1652-1729); 24.5x17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Fire. Robert Bonnart (1652-after 1729)

The Water Carrier, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT163285 The Water Carrier, late 18th century (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Jean Baptiste (1654-1726); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Jean-Baptiste Lully. Artist: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Jean-Baptiste Lully. Private Collection

Italian gardener and woodcutter, 15th century (1849). Originally from a contemporary manuscript. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Italian costumes of the 15th century (1849). Notary and henchman. Originally from a contemporary manuscript. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

A nobleman of Provence, France, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Bonnarts Costumes from the Tenth to the Sixteenth Century

Gathering Outside The Town Hall, (1885). Artist: Bonnart
Gathering Outside The Town Hall, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, before 1711. Artist: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, before 1711. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

COMMEDIA: CRISPIN. Raymond Poisson, a French actor in the role of Crispin, from a Commedia dell Arte troupe. Etching, French, late-17th century, by N. Bonnart

COMMEDIA: SCARAMOUCHE. Tiberio Fiorillo as Scaramouche, the character from the Italian commedia dell arte. Etching, French, late-17th century, by N. Bonnart

LE SABOTIER. Le Sabotier, portrayed by an unknown performer in a French commedia dell arte troupe. Etching by N. Bonnart (1637-1718)

Lady of the Court dressing a deshabill頮eglig馱uot
" Lady of the Court dressing a " deshabill頮 eglig馱 uot; " (1694). Engraving by Bonnart. Engraving."

BONNART, Nicols (before 1636-1718). The Dancing Master. Litography

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Bonnart: A Master of Engravings and Portraits Step into the world of Bonnart, a renowned artist whose engravings and portraits have left an indelible mark on art history. From his captivating depiction of Cartouche at the Hotel de Ville before his execution to the mesmerizing Allegory of Fire in red chalk and wash, Bonnart's talent knows no bounds. Intriguingly, he also delved into capturing everyday life with pieces like The Water Carrier, a late 18th-century color engraving that transports us to bustling streets filled with vendors. But it is through his portrayal of notable figures that Bonnart truly shines. One such masterpiece is his rendering of Jean-Baptiste Lully, the celebrated composer who revolutionized French music. With meticulous detail and skillful technique, Bonnart immortalizes Lully's essence for generations to admire. Not limited to musicians alone, it also ventured into depicting historical figures like an Italian gardener and woodcutter from the 15th century. Through delicate strokes and intricate patterns, he brings their stories to life on paper. His fascination with history extends further as he captures exquisite Italian costumes from the same era. Each fold meticulously etched onto paper reveals not just fashion but a glimpse into a bygone era. Transporting us back in time once again is Bonnart's portrayal of a nobleman from Provence in France during the 15th century. The regal attire exudes elegance while hinting at societal norms prevalent during that period. But it isn't just individuals that captivate this talented artist; even gatherings outside town halls become subjects for his creativity. In Gathering Outside The Town Hall (1885), we witness vibrant scenes filled with people engaged in animated conversations - each face telling its own story under Bonnart's skilled hand. Beyond portraiture lies another facet of Bonnart's talent - his contribution to the world of theater.