Painted in 1894, At the Races, Longchamp (Aux courses à Longchamp) is an expressive early work by French painter Pierre Bonnard, created during his prominent active years with Les Nabis (The Nabis). Set at the famous Hippodrome de Longchamp in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, Bonnard captures the stylish energy, colorful figures, and movement of a race day outing. With its flattened perspective, vibrant post-impressionist color harmonies, and fluid brushwork, this near-square composition ($39.3 \times 37.9\text{ cm}$) offers a captivating glimpse into Belle Époque leisure. The original masterpiece resides in a private collection.
Artwork Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Artwork Title | At the Races, Longchamp (Aux courses à Longchamp) |
| Artist | Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) |
| Year | 1894 |
| Movement / Style | Post-Impressionism / Les Nabis |
| Genre | Genre Painting / Equestrian & Social Scenes |
| Medium | Oil on Panel (Reproduction available on Panel or Canvas) |
| Original Dimensions | $39.3 \times 37.9\text{ cm}$ |
| Original Location | Private Collection |
Craftsmanship & Quality Guarantee
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100% Hand-Painted: Rendered brushstroke by brushstroke by senior studio painters. Absolutely no digital printing, canvas transfers, or machine overlays.
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Archival Materials: Painted on fine wood panel or durable linen-cotton canvas with high-pigment oil paints engineered to retain rich color depth for generations.
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Authentic Texture & Depth: Displays genuine oil paint layerings and subtle brushwork that flat paper poster prints cannot replicate.
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Proportional Accuracy: Faithfully reproduced in its original $39.3 \times 37.9\text{ cm}$ proportions, with custom dimensions available to fit your specific wall space.
Framing & Interior Styling Suggestions
Due to its compact, near-square layout and lively social theme, At the Races, Longchamp serves as an ideal accent piece:
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Interior Placement: Perfect for executive offices, study rooms, living room gallery walls, or equestrian-themed interiors.
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Framing Advice: Pairs exceptionally well with warm walnut moldings, slim natural oak floating frames, or classic antique gold frames to complement its late 19th-century Parisian palette.







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