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Portrait de Kerr-Xavier Roussel, by Édouard Vuillard, tempera, 1930

Portrait de Kerr-Xavier Roussel

Édouard Vuillard

1930

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Musée d'art moderne de Paris

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait de Kerr-Xavier Roussel is a 1930 tempera by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, 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 studio with a man sitting at a table. He's wearing a dark jacket and has a white beard. The room is dimly lit, with a large window on the left side that lets in some natural light. There are various objects on the tables and shelves, including paintbrushes, canvases, and other art supplies. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold colors and textures. The artist has used a mix of warm and cool tones to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the studio. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the artist is lost in thought as he works. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, 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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