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Nude on a Chair (Nu à la chaise), by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1904

Nude on a Chair (Nu à la chaise)

Édouard Vuillard

1904

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Nude on a Chair (Nu à la chaise) is a 1904 oil by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1904 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a chair, facing away from the viewer. She's wearing no clothes, and her body is relaxed, with her head tilted slightly to the side. The room around her is softly lit, with a big window behind her that lets in lots of light. The colors are muted, with lots of whites, creams, and pale blues. It's a quiet, peaceful scene. The painting is done in a style that's a bit dreamy and soft, which makes the woman and the room feel very calm and serene. The artist has used a lot of subtle colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Édouard Vuillard, the artist who created it.

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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