Artwork
The two schoolboys
The two schoolboys is an oil painting by the Les Nabis artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
The two schoolboys is a 1898 oil painting by Édouard Vuillard, a French artist associated with the Les Nabis group.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two young boys walking through a wooded area, lost in thought, with their backs to the viewer. The boys' attire and the natural surroundings evoke a sense of serenity and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Vuillard employed flattened planes of color and pattern, characteristic of the Nabis movement, which emphasized pure color. The composition features green leaves, brown trunks, and the boys' clothing, creating a harmonious color scheme.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection, exemplifying Vuillard's work during his association with Les Nabis from 1891 to 1900.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French:; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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