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In the Bus, by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1898

In the Bus

Édouard Vuillard

1898

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Hammer Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

In the Bus is a 1898 oil by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hammer Museum.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1898 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hammer Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bus interior, with two figures sitting side by side. The scene is depicted in a muted color palette, with earthy tones dominating the composition. The figures are dressed in dark clothing, which blends with the somber atmosphere of the bus. The artist's use of brushstrokes and color creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation, as if the figures are lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Édouard Vuillard.

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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