About Marthe Bonnard
Lived 1869 – 1942 (aged 72–73). Marthe Bonnard was a French art model, painter and artist.
Marthe Bonnard (born 22 February 1869 in Saint-Amand-Montrond - died 26 January 1942 in Le Cannet) was a French painter best known as the muse, mistress and later wife of Pierre Bonnard.
Marthe Bonnard was born as Maria Boursin, and met Bonnard in 1893. After Pierre Bonnard's death, Marthe Bonnard was named as "Marthe de Méligny" in litigation at the French Court of Cassation.
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Who was Marthe Bonnard?
French painter and wife of Pierre Bonnard (1869-1942)
When was Marthe Bonnard born?
Marthe Bonnard was born in 1869 in Saint-Amand-Montrond.
When did Marthe Bonnard die?
Marthe Bonnard died on 26 January 1942 in Le Cannet.
What was Marthe Bonnard's occupation?
Marthe Bonnard was an art model, painter and artist.
What nationality was Marthe Bonnard?
Marthe Bonnard was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marthe Bonnard. https://biography.guide/marthe-bonnard/
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