Artwork
Madame Arthur Fontaine in a Pink Shawl
Madame Arthur Fontaine in a Pink Shawl is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Édouard Vuillard's 1904 painting, Madame Arthur Fontaine in a Pink Shawl, is a portrait of Marie Escudier, created by the French artist known for his work in painting, decorative arts, and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman seated in a chair, enveloped in a shawl, in a domestic setting with a patterned rug and a table with objects, conveying a sense of relaxation.
Technique & Style
Vuillard employed a range of techniques, including impasto, to achieve a textured effect, while loose brushstrokes on the walls and furniture create a soft, blurred appearance.
History & Provenance
Painted after the dissolution of the Les Nabis group in 1900, Madame Arthur Fontaine in a Pink Shawl reflects Vuillard's shift towards a more realistic style, and is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
