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The 25 artworks by Émile Bernard our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Émile Bernard · 1868 – 1941

Study for The Buckwheat Harvesters by Émile Bernard, 1888

1888 · Musée de Pont-Aven, Hastenparck · original 24 x 19 cm

Émile Bernard's 'Study for The Buckwheat Harvesters,' created in 1888, embodies Pont-Aven’s aesthetic with its Synthetism style. This sketch captures two women harvesting buckwheat under a striking red backdrop, reflecting Bernard's fascination with Breton landscapes and Gauguin's influence.

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Art Movement: Pont-Aven Aesthetic

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard: The Adoration of the Shepherds

1889 · Musée de Pont-Aven, Hastenparck · original 56 x 45 cm

Emile Bernard’s "The Adoration of the Shepherds" (1889) – a striking woodcut print showcasing Expressionist distortion & poignant figures. Explore this unique artwork's dynamic composition and rich symbolism.

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Art Movement: Expressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard: Self-Portrait 1918

1919 · Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam · original 65.5 x 54.0cm

This somber oil self-portrait by Émile Bernard captures an introspective mood. Discover the depth of this Post-Impressionist masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Portrait of Andries Bonger (1861-1936), his wife Annie van der Linden and Emile Bernard (1868-1941) by Émile Bernard, 1908

1908 · Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam · original 101.0 x 101.0cm

This Post-Impressionist oil portrait by Émile Bernard captures an intimate group. Explore this masterpiece and bring its depth into your home.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Breton Women with Parasols

Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Capturing a serene moment of community through bold lines and vibrant colors, this Post-Impressionist masterpiece by Émile Bernard depicts Breton women with parasols, inviting you to bring this timeless scene into your home.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Still Life with Orange – Émile Bernard

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Portrait of a Black Woman by Émile Bernard, 1895

1895 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard: Self-Portrait

1888 · Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Still Life, Fruit in a Vase (1891) by Émile Bernard

1891 · Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley · original 47.5 x 30.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Breton Peasants Outside a Church, Émile Bernard

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Explore Émile Bernard’s watercolor masterpiece 'Breton Peasants Outside a Church,' capturing a vibrant Breton landscape and the everyday lives of rural villagers. Discover its Impressionistic style and artistic significance.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Night Festival by Émile Bernard, 1888

1888 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven · original 87.6 x 59.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard, Portrait of Marie Lemasson (1892)

1892 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem · original 111.5 x 83.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Still life with flowers in a jug by Émile Bernard

1904 · Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam · original 69.0 x 55.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Lady with a Fan, Émile Bernard

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Symbolic Self-Portrait (1891)

1891 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 81.0 x 60.0cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Breton Women with Seaweed, Émile Bernard

Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Board decorated with tendrils and flowers (1906) by Émile Bernard

1906 · Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Vibrant floral board art by Émile Bernard (1906) captures nature's beauty with colorful blooms and a perched bird; discover this expressive masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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The Salon by Émile Bernard, 1890

1890 · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard: Still Life with Fruit

1890 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 26.6 x 49.2cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Émile Bernard: Parisian Woman

National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo · original 81.0 x 130.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Yellow Christ

Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Discover "Yellow Christ" by Émile Bernard, a captivating Post-Impressionist masterpiece. Hand-painted reproduction captures the vibrant colors & symbolic depth of this iconic artwork. Own a piece of art history! #artreproduction #emilebernard #postim

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Portrait du père Tanguy, 1887, Émile Bernard

1887 · Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel · original 36.0 x 31.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Portrait of my sister Madeleine (1888) by Émile Bernard

1888 · Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Still Life with Flowers by Émile Bernard

1887 · Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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Self-Portrait as a Troubadour (1892) by Émile Bernard

1892 · National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo · original 81.0 x 65.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 201 artworks by Émile Bernard
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The artist

Émile Bernard

1868 – 1941

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
Works on APS201
Creative periodsmature period
NationalityFrance
Lifespan73 years
Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Kunstmuseum Basel, Yale University Art Gallery, Musée d'Orsay, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Also known asJean Dorsal, Jean Dorsal (ps.), Henri Lebreton, Henri Lebreton (ps.), Lepeseur (ps.)
Movementspost-impressionism

Biography

Émile Bernard: A Post-Impressionist Pioneer

Early Life and Education

Born: April 28, 1868, in Lille, France.
Émile Henri Bernard’s early life was shaped by his sister's illness, leading to him being raised primarily by his grandmother, who ran a laundry in Lille. This supportive environment fostered his artistic inclinations.
In 1878, the family relocated to Paris, where Bernard attended the Collège Sainte-Barbe.
He began formal art studies at the École des Arts Décoratifs and later joined the Atelier Cormon in 1884. Here, he experimented with Impressionism and Pointillism.
His expressive tendencies led to a suspension from the École des Beaux-Arts, prompting a formative journey through Brittany on foot.

Artistic Development and Influences

Bernard’s artistic development was significantly influenced by his travels in Brittany, where he encountered local traditions and landscapes that deeply resonated with him.
Key Relationship: A pivotal moment came in August 1886 when he met Paul Gauguin in Pont-Aven. This encounter sparked a close artistic friendship and profoundly impacted both artists’ styles.
Bernard's style played a crucial role in shaping Gauguin’s mature work, particularly his exploration of symbolism and flattened forms.
He also associated with Vincent van Gogh, forming part of the “School of Petit-Boulevard” alongside Anquetin and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Key Artistic Movements

Cloisonnism: Bernard is considered a pioneer of Cloisonnism, a style characterized by bold, flat shapes separated by dark contours – reminiscent of stained glass.
Synthetism: He also played a key role in the development of Synthetism, which emphasized the creation of art based on subjective experience and symbolic meaning rather than direct observation of nature.
These movements represented a departure from Impressionism, focusing instead on structure, symbolism, and emotional expression.

Notable Works

La Grandmère (1887): A poignant portrait of his grandmother, showcasing the artist’s early mastery of expressive form and color. This work is considered one of his most iconic pieces.
Numerous Breton landscapes capturing the essence of rural life in Brittany.
Religious works such as “The Adoration of the Shepherds” demonstrating his exploration of symbolic themes.

Literary Contributions and Historical Significance

Beyond painting, Bernard was a prolific writer, producing plays, poetry, and art criticism. His writings provide valuable first-hand insights into the development of modern art during his time.
Legacy: Émile Bernard’s contributions to Post-Impressionism, particularly his role in shaping Cloisonnism and Synthetism, left a lasting impact on the course of modern art.
His work paved the way for subsequent movements like Fauvism and Expressionism, influencing generations of artists to explore subjective expression and symbolic representation.
He died in 1941, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be celebrated for its originality and artistic innovation.

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Émile Bernard's works by color spectrum?

Émile Bernard's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

How do I find works by Émile Bernard in a specific palette?

To find works by Émile Bernard in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

How many artworks by Émile Bernard are available to browse?

You can browse 201 artworks by Émile Bernard on the All Artworks page.

Collector's quiz

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