Who painted Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller?

Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller was painted by Édouard Vuillard in 1918.

Where can I see Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller?

Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller?

Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller?

Museum-quality prints of Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller

Édouard Vuillard , 1918

Foliage—Oak Tree and Fruit Seller is a distemper painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Édouard Vuillard's 1918 painting, Foliage, Oak Tree and Fruit Seller, is a distemper work held by the Art Institute of Chicago. Created by a French artist known for his decorative and painterly output, it exemplifies his later, more realistic style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a serene scene centered on a large oak tree, with a fruit seller in the foreground surrounded by baskets of produce. Warm earth tones and vibrant greens evoke a sense of natural abundance and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Vuillard's use of distemper achieves a textured, layered effect, drawing the viewer into the scene. This technique supports the work's overall sense of depth and calm, characteristic of the artist's mature style, which diverged from his earlier, more experimental Nabi period.