“Open Window” by Pierre Bonnard (1867 – 1947) typifies his exuberant interplay of dazzling beacons of light and color. Relishing solitude, Bonnard portrayed nature in this piece as seen from the interior of a house. His seclusion is suggested by the larger space Bonnard devotes to the walls of the room, rather than to the outdoor scene framed by the window. Delighting in everyday life, Bonnard placed a woman playing with a cat at the outermost edge of the frame. The presence of the domestic cat represents the safety of home, contrasting with the wildness of nature looming beyond the window.

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