Artwork
Entrance to the city
Entrance to the city is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
About this work
Overview
Entrance to the city, painted in 1903 by Édouard Vuillard, is an oil painting characterized by its serene and intimate depiction of a domestic scene, contrasting with its title's suggestion of urban entry.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman absorbed in reading within a cozy, ornately decorated room, with a doorway opening onto a lush garden. This juxtaposition of indoor comfort and natural outdoor space explores the intersection of private leisure and the proximity of the outdoors.
Technique & Style
Vuillard's post-impressionist background influences the work's warm, muted color palette and visible brushstrokes, which add texture. The composition retains decorative elements, a nod to his earlier association with Les Nabis, while adopting a more realistic approach post-1900.
History & Provenance
Created after Vuillard's departure from Les Nabis in 1900, the painting marks a transitional period in his style. It is currently part of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
