Prophets of pattern; Bonnard's, Vuillard's printmaking skills on view at Baltimore museum.(SHOW)(ART)

From: The Washington Times | Date: May 9, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Deborah K. Dietsch , THE WASHINGTON TIMES

BALTIMORE - "Bonnard and Vuillard" at the Baltimore Museum of Art sounds like it might sizzle with the bright colors and busy patterns favored by these two French postimpressionists. So it's disappointing to find mostly subdued works on paper in this small, shallow exhibit, which is drawn entirely from the museum's collection.

The 35 pieces concentrate primarily on the career beginnings of Pierre Bonnard (1867...

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