Artwork

Walking Figure Seen from Behind

Walking Figure Seen from Behind, by Édouard Vuillard, ink, 1894
Walking Figure Seen from Behind, by Édouard Vuillard, ink, 1894

Walking Figure Seen from Behind is an ink drawing 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

Walking Figure Seen from Behind is a drawing created by Édouard Vuillard around 1894. It is executed in black pen and ink with wash on wove paper.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Vuillard's use of flattened planes and decorative composition, characteristic of his work during the 1890s. The technique is influenced by Japanese prints, reflecting the artist's exploration of spatial effects.

Context

Vuillard was associated with the Les Nabis group from 1891 to 1900, a period during which his work often featured interior scenes with bold color and pattern.

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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