Who painted Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image?

Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image was painted by Édouard Vuillard in 1894.

Where can I see Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image?

Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image?

Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image

Édouard Vuillard , 1894

Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Édouard Vuillard's 1894 lithograph, 'Lisez la revue blanche; Un nuit d'Avril Ceos, L'image', is a print characterized by its use of dark colors and flat planes. The work is a representation of Vuillard's exploration of interior scenes and graphic experimentation.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts two women in an interior setting: one reading a book on the left, and another in a white dress on the right, accompanied by a list of names and words in French. The scene suggests a quiet, domestic atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Vuillard's use of dark colors and decorative arrangement, influenced by Japanese prints and the aesthetic of Les Nabis, an avant-garde group with which he was associated. The technique of lithography gives the image a distinctive texture and tone.

History & Provenance

Created in 1894, the lithograph dates to Vuillard's decade-long association with Les Nabis, a period marked by experimentation with flat planes of color and patterned compositions.