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Program Design for the Théâtre Libre [recto]

Édouard Vuillard

1890

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Program Design for the Théâtre Libre [recto] is a 1890 graphite by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is called Program Design for the Théâtre Libre. It was created by Edouard Vuillard around 1890. The artist used watercolor over graphite on wove paper, which is a technique that allows for subtle color and texture. This technique is notable because it was used during a time when many artists were experimenting with new mediums. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Impressionism.