Artwork

Luncheon (Annette and Her Grandmother)

Luncheon (Annette and Her Grandmother), by Édouard Vuillard, unspecified, 1899
Luncheon (Annette and Her Grandmother), by Édouard Vuillard, unspecified, 1899

Luncheon (Annette and Her Grandmother) is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Luncheon (Annette and Her Grandmother) is a painting by Édouard Vuillard depicting an intimate domestic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Vuillard's mother, Marie, and her granddaughter, Annette Roussel, in the Paris apartment they shared with Vuillard. The scene captures a tender moment between the two, with Marie feeding Annette.

Technique & Style

Vuillard employed a steep angle of view, creating a sense of closeness and informality. Soft edges and flat colors contribute to a cozy atmosphere, blending the figures with the surrounding patterns of the wallpaper and tablecloth.

Context

The painting is a representation of Vuillard's family life, reflecting his interest in capturing everyday moments and relationships.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Édouard Vuillard

Artist

Édouard Vuillard

Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.

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