Édouard Vuillard

Exhibited by Artur Ramon Art

Material Oil on canvas

Dimensions 18 x 25.5 cm

Place of Creation 1889

Status Vetted

About the Work

It is likely that this piece belongs to the artist's early production. It reveals a mastery of composition and a keen sensitivity to the subtle beauty inherent in everyday objects. Characterized by a rich and harmonious palette, Vuillard's canvas conveys a sense of intimacy and contemplation.

Its protagonists are simple household objects such as a sugar bowl, a glass cup and some unused matches. In this case, more complex details involving textiles and other patterns are omitted. Through his careful manipulation of color and shapes, Vuillard transformed these ordinary objects into visually captivating compositions, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet, normal corners of daily life. In these works, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the interaction between light, texture and space, creating timeless pieces that capture the essence of his artistic vision.

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Provenance

Jos Hessel, Paris, c. 1937.
Private collection, Paris.

Literature

Roger-Marx, C. Vuillard et son temps, Arts et métiers graphiques, Paris, 1946, p. 46.
Salomon, A. Cogeval, G. Vuillard. The Inexhaustible Glance. Critical Catalogue of Paintings
and Pastels. Skira, Wildenstein Institute. Milan, 2003, rep. p. 12, n. cat. I-7, Vol. I.
Exhibitions:
Paris, Petit Palais, Les maîtres de l'art indépendant, 1895-1937, 1937, n. 200.
Paris, Musée des arts décoratifs, E. Vuillard, 1938, n. 12.