Cooking: The Cook
1934
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1934
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Cooking: The Cook is a 1934 by Édouard Vuillard, depicting domestic worker, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a cook in a kitchen, surrounded by food and utensils. The cook is focused on their work, and the scene feels quiet and intimate. This painting is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into everyday life in France during the early 20th century, and the artist's attention to detail is notable. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868–1940).
