Artwork
Interior with red armchair and figures
Interior with red armchair and figures is a gouache painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Félix Vallotton. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Interior with red armchair and figures is a gouache painting by Félix Vallotton, executed in 1900. The work is a genre scene characterized by its bold, stylized depiction of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a contemplative woman in a red armchair, dressed in blue, with her head resting on her hand. A man in a dark coat stands nearby, his gaze directed towards her, suggesting a moment of quiet, possibly introspective interaction. The scene conveys a sense of subdued intimacy.
Technique & Style
Vallotton utilized gouache paint to achieve flat, opaque colors and simple, geometric shapes, lending the scene a distinctly modern, two-dimensional quality. The bright blue walls with yellow floral patterns, a small table with a vase, and an additional framed picture on the wall, all contribute to the painting's stylized and bold visual language.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the painting is part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
