Artwork
Mme Bonnard with her dog at rue Drouai
Mme Bonnard with her dog at rue Drouai is an oil painting by Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
Mme Bonnard with her dog at rue Drouai is a 1907 oil painting by Édouard Vuillard, a French artist associated with the Les Nabis group. The work is part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Marthe, Vuillard's wife, seated in an interior with a small dog. She wears a hat adorned with flowers and feathers, and is absorbed in the dog, which sits on the floor before her. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Vuillard's attention to texture, capturing the fabrics of the subject's clothing and the dog's curly fur. The painting's style, characterized by an emphasis on texture and a subdued color palette, reflects Vuillard's shift towards a more realistic approach after his association with Les Nabis.
History & Provenance
Vuillard was a member of Les Nabis from 1891 to 1900, a group influenced by Japanese prints and known for using flat color planes and patterns. After the group's dissolution, his work evolved towards a more realistic style, as seen in this 1907 painting.
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Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
