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Roses in a Glass Vase, by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1919

Roses in a Glass Vase

Édouard Vuillard

1919

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Roses in a Glass Vase is a 1919 oil by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1919 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting depicts a still life of roses in a glass vase, set against a backdrop of a room with a table and a window. The vase is placed on the table, and the roses are arranged in a loose, organic manner. The colors used are muted, with shades of pink, white, and green dominating the palette. In the background, the room's decor is visible, including a tablecloth and a window with curtains. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and calmness, with the soft colors and gentle arrangement of the roses creating a sense of peace. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and composition, you might want to explore the works of 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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