"A large retrospective of the work of the late French painter,Pierre Bonnard, will open at the Museum Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, on May 12 and will include more than 150 oils, gouaches, watercolors, drawings, prints and illustrated books. This great modern master, who was a figure in the art world for nearly 60 years, appeals not only to those who are familiar with his work but elso to the many who like colorful interpretations of the intimate details of daily life painted with gaiety and often with humor. The exhibition, planned in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art, is by far the largest Bonnard collection ever shown in the United States, It will occupy the entire third floor of the Museum and will be on view until July 25. One half of the works to be shown have been brought from foreign countries for the exhibition. Foreign lenders include both private and public collections in France, England, Holland, Switzerland, etc., and the artist's estate." -- Excerpt from MoMA press release (see link).