Artwork
The Visitor
The Visitor is an unspecified painting by the Les Nabis artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
About this work
Overview
Édouard Vuillard's 'The Visitor' is a 1900 painting characteristic of his work during his association with the Les Nabis avant-garde group. It is now part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman in a dark dress and feathered hat seated before a fireplace, with a mirror above it. Her introspective posture and obscured face create a sense of quiet mystery.
Technique & Style
Vuillard's style in 'The Visitor' reflects the Nabis emphasis on decorative compositions and flat planes of color, influenced by Japanese prints. The room's white walls and patterned rug are rendered in a way that highlights these artistic concerns.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, 'The Visitor' was painted as the Nabis movement was dissolving. Vuillard subsequently shifted towards a more realistic style. The painting is held in the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French:; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
