Artwork
In Front of the Mirror (recto); Reclining Male Nude (verso)
In Front of the Mirror (recto); Reclining Male Nude (verso) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Édouard Vuillard. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2018.77
- Credit line
- Bequest of William Kelly Simpson
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled In Front of the Mirror (recto); Reclining Male Nude (verso), is a work by Édouard Vuillard featuring two distinct scenes on either side of the sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The recto depicts Marie, Vuillard's sister, standing in front of a mirror, adjusting her hair, while the verso contains a charcoal study of a reclining male nude, showcasing the artist's exploration of different subjects and themes.
Technique & Style
The drawing exemplifies Vuillard's practice of reusing paper, as evidenced by the contrasting scenes on the recto and verso, and his focus on capturing everyday, domestic moments.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1890s, the drawing was made in Vuillard's family home, where he lived with his mother, a frequent subject in his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French:; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
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