Woman in Interior

Edouard Jean Vuillard

Created:
Movement:
1932
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, muted palette
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Dimensions:
72.7 × 91.8 cm (28 5/8 × 36 3/16 in.)
medium:
Gouache with pastel, watercolor, and charcoal on tan wove paper, laid down on canvas, wrapped around a stretcher
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Édouard Vuillard's "Woman in Interior" (1932)

Édouard Vuillard's "Woman in Interior," created in 1932, exemplifies the artist's mastery in combining gouache, pastel, watercolor, and charcoal on tan wove paper, which is then laid down on canvas and wrapped around a stretcher. This work reflects Vuillard's intimate approach to domestic scenes, a hallmark of his artistic style. Vuillard, a prominent member of the Nabis group, was known for his ability to capture the subtleties of everyday life with a unique blend of color and texture. The painting's composition and technique highlight Vuillard's interest in the interplay of light and shadow within interior spaces. Historically, Vuillard's work contributed to the transition from Impressionism to more modern forms of expression in early 20th-century art. His focus on the private sphere offers insight into the cultural and social dynamics of his time.

Description of the work:

"Woman in Interior" by Édouard-Jean Vuillard, created in 1932, is a mixed media artwork utilizing gouache, pastel, watercolor, and charcoal on tan wove paper, laid down on canvas and wrapped around a stretcher. The painting exemplifies Vuillard's intimate style, capturing domestic scenes with a focus on texture and color harmony.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Woman in Interior