Who painted The Tuileries Garden?

The Tuileries Garden was painted by Édouard Vuillard in 1896.

Where can I see The Tuileries Garden?

The Tuileries Garden is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Tuileries Garden?

The Tuileries Garden is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Tuileries Garden?

Museum-quality prints of The Tuileries Garden are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Tuileries Garden

Édouard Vuillard , 1896

The Tuileries Garden is a print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1941.539
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

The Tuileries Garden is a print capturing a scene in Paris's renowned Tuileries Garden.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a busy path in the garden on a gray day, with adults and children going about their daily activities, evoking the association between the city's parks and children.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by tiny dots and dabs, creating a shimmering effect and a blurred representation of city life, with faces and details obscured, and soft patches of color merging trees and clothing.

Context

The print reflects the connection between Paris's parks and children, a theme noted in a 1928 American guidebook, which observed that the city's love for trees and children are closely linked.