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Portrait de Maurice Denis, by Édouard Vuillard, tempera, 1930

Portrait de Maurice Denis

Édouard Vuillard

1930

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Musée d'art moderne de Paris

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait de Maurice Denis is a 1930 tempera by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Workshop, held at Musée d'art moderne de Paris.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1930 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée d'art moderne de Paris

About this work

This painting shows a workshop scene. In the center, a man in a blue shirt stands at a table, holding a brush and looking at a large, round canvas. The canvas features a group of people in a landscape. To the left, a woman in a dark dress stands near a large, red object that might be a piece of fabric or a wall. The background is mostly red and brown. The artist has used bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a sense of energy and movement in the workshop. The scene feels lively and dynamic, with the artist capturing the activity and creativity of the space. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of artist 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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