1897
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Children's Pastime (Jeux d'enfants) is a 1897 ink by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy scene with kids playing in a bright, sunlit field. A big yellow umbrella dominates the left side, shading a group of children. In the distance, more people walk along a path, with a fence and trees lining the horizon. The loose, sketchy lines and soft colors suggest it’s not a polished drawing. The artist focused on light and movement over detail, making it feel quick and lively. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.
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