Artwork
Pot de grès et fleurs
Pot de grès et fleurs is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1914, *Pot de grès et fleurs* is a modestly sized oil painting by French artist Édouard Vuillard. The composition centers on a yellow, handled vase filled with white and yellow blossoms, set on a small table before a muted gray wall that bears an indistinct framed picture. The work belongs to the Fitzwilliam Museum’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a quiet still‑life, focusing on the simple arrangement of flowers and vase. By isolating the objects against a subdued background, Vuillard emphasizes the tactile qualities of the ceramic and the delicate coloration of the blossoms, inviting contemplation of everyday domestic beauty.
Technique & Style
Executed with flat planes of color and a restrained palette, the piece reflects Vuillard’s shift toward a more naturalistic approach after his early Nabis period. The handling of light is subtle, and the surface shows a smooth, decorative finish reminiscent of Japanese print influences that persisted in his later work.
History & Provenance
Vuillard, a member of the avant‑garde group Les Nabis from 1891 until its dissolution in 1900, painted this work during his mature phase. It entered the Fitzwilliam Museum’s holdings through acquisition in the twentieth century, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s French painting collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
