Interior of the Sistine Chapel
Explore 'Interior of the Sistine Chapel' by Bonnat (1880). A dimly lit, impressionistic scene featuring a seated woman and ornate throne. Dark tones & expressive brushwork evoke power & melancholy. #art #bonnat #impressionism #history
léon joseph florentin bonnat
Léon Bonnat (1833-1922): French Realist painter famed for portraits & religious scenes influenced by Spanish masters. Professor at École des Beaux-Arts, mentor to Sargent & Toulouse-Lautrec.