The Vaudeville Show Magician
1898
oil
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
1898
oil
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
The Vaudeville Show Magician is a 1898 oil by Édouard Vuillard, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
The painting features a magician performing on stage, with a red curtain behind him. The magician is dressed in a red top hat and coat, and he is holding a wand in his right hand. The background is a warm, golden color, with hints of green and blue. In the foreground, the audience is seated in rows, watching the performance. The seats are depicted in a warm, earthy tone, and the audience members are shown in various poses, some leaning forward to get a better view. The overall atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation, as if the audience is waiting for the magician to reveal his next trick. The painting's use of warm colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the magician at the center of the stage. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Édouard Vuillard.
