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The Tuileries Garden (Le jardin des Tuileries), by Édouard Vuillard, graphite, 1896

The Tuileries Garden (Le jardin des Tuileries)

Édouard Vuillard

1896

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Tuileries Garden (Le jardin des Tuileries) is a 1896 graphite by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Édouard Vuillard
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape of a garden, with a winding path that leads the viewer's eye through the scene. The path is flanked by trees and bushes, and in the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some sitting and others standing. The color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and yellow dominating the scene. In the foreground, a group of white birds are scattered on the grass, adding a touch of movement to the otherwise still scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and relaxation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the garden. The artist's use of lithography adds a sense of texture and depth to the painting, making it feel almost tactile. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of lithography.

About the artist

Portrait of Édouard Vuillard
Artist

Édouard Vuillard

Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: ; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter, decorative artist, and printmaker.

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