Picking Cherries
- Artist
- Pierre Bonnard
- Date
- 1946
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
The painting titled "Picking Cherries" is a vibrant example of Genre painting executed on a canvas. The artist employs an Post-impressionism style, characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork, capturing the innocence and simplicity of rural life. The use of oil paints allows for rich textures and depth. The scene depicts young girls picking cherries, reminiscent of stories from British weekly girls' comic School Friend, evoking nostalgia and a sense of idyllic childhood moments.
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