Artwork

O vestido estampado

O vestido estampado, by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1896
O vestido estampado, by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1896

O vestido estampado is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

O vestido estampado is a 1896 oil painting by Édouard Vuillard, a French artist associated with the Les Nabis group and the post-impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of women in an interior setting, engaged in quiet activities. The scene is characterized by a sense of intimacy and warmth, with the women's subtle actions conveying contemplation.

Technique & Style

Vuillard's work is marked by assembled areas of pure color and the exploration of spatial effects through flattened planes, influenced by Japanese prints. The painting features bold color contrasts and patterned surfaces, creating a visually striking interior scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896, O vestido estampado is now held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

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.