Louis Marin Bonnet
Louis Marin Bonnet was a printmaker active across the first half of the eighteenth century, with documented activity spanning the years 1705 through 1750. His primary output consisted of prints, specializing in works often characterized by portraiture and domestic scenes.
Bonnet's graphic work is represented in major American institutions, establishing the historical and museum-quality nature of his artifacts. Fifteen of his prints are documented in museum collections, including significant holdings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art.
Key examples of Bonnet’s documented output include the portraiture piece Head of a Young Girl in Profile and the genre scene Charms of the Morning. Other prints illustrating varied subjects held in the database include L'Amant écouté, L'Eventail cassé, and The Marriage Presents.
Due to the historical period of his work, much of Louis Marin Bonnet’s graphic oeuvre resides in the public domain. This accessibility allows his work to be studied and appreciated widely, often available as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and personal use.
