Artwork

Interior (Intérieur)

Interior (Intérieur), by Édouard Vuillard, ink, 1893
Interior (Intérieur), by Édouard Vuillard, ink, 1893

Interior (Intérieur) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Interior (Intérieur) is a lithograph created by Édouard Vuillard in 1893, characterized by its use of black and gray-green tones to depict a quiet, cluttered domestic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows two figures in a dimly lit room, one standing by a doorframe and the other leaning against a wall, conveying a sense of stillness and intimacy through their poses and the surrounding environment.

Technique & Style

Vuillard's lithograph reflects his association with Les Nabis, a group known for exploring flat color areas and patterns, and is influenced by Japanese prints, evident in the decorative interplay of color and form.

Context

The work is part of Vuillard's broader practice as a painter, decorative artist, and printmaker during the 1890s, showcasing his experimentation with different mediums and techniques.

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.

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