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Untitled, by Édouard Vuillard, oil, 1889

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Overview

Untitled is a 1889 oil by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows three people in a dim, warm room. The man on the left sits bent over, holding a small object by candlelight. Behind him, two women stand close together, their faces half-lit and shadowed. The walls are plain, with a few dark paintings hanging crookedly. A table with a bowl and chair sits in front of the man. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, making the scene feel alive but also unfinished. The lighting is uneven, with shadows stretching across faces and objects. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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