Timeline Thursday 23 January 1947

Events on Thursday 23 January 1947 3

• 1867 – 1947 Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) Died 23 January 1947, aged 79 Pierre Bonnard was a French painter and founding member of the Nabis group. He was known for his intimate domestic interiors and his rich use of colour. His later work influenced Post-Impressionist and modern painting.
• 1867 – 1947 Pierre Bonnard Post-Impressionism · France Pierre Bonnard (October 3, 1867 – January 23, 1947) was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his intimate interiors and bold, vibrant use of colour. He was a founder of the Nabis group.
• 1947 British winter of 1947 Heavy snow and a fuel crisis paralyse Britain Repeated blizzards from late January 1947 cut off communities and stopped coal deliveries across Britain. Power stations shut down and industry largely came to a halt. Severe flooding followed the thaw in March.