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The Studio, by Édouard Vuillard, 1895

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Overview

The Studio is a 1895 by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people in a dimly lit room, their faces blurred and indistinct. One figure stands near a window, holding what looks like a small child. The walls are plain, and the light comes from the left, casting soft shadows. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest clothing and movement. The scene feels intimate, like a quiet moment caught in passing. The artist’s focus isn’t on detail but on mood and atmosphere, which was key in this era’s work. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style fits in.

About the artist

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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