Artwork
Portrait du sénateur Heinrich Roscher, assis
Portrait du sénateur Heinrich Roscher, assis is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Édouard Vuillard's 1913 painting, Portrait du sénateur Heinrich Roscher, assis, is a representation of the seated senator Heinrich Roscher.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Heinrich Roscher, an older man, sitting contemplatively in a dark suit with his hands clasped together, gazing to the right. The subdued background emphasizes the subject.
Technique & Style
Vuillard employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face and hands. This technique is characteristic of his shift towards a more realistic style after 1900, diverging from his earlier Nabi-influenced work with flat planes of color.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
