Program Design for the Théâtre Libre [recto]

c. 1890

Edouard Vuillard

Associated Names
Edouard Vuillard

Artist, French, 1868 - 1940

The image displays an arrangement of curving lines and shapes with patches of vibrant colors on the left side of the canvas. A central form resembling the back of a human figure in soft yellows is surrounded by splashes of bold blues and greens. Amorphous yellow shapes on a blue background are situated above, while to the right, there is a small orange square shape with a muted red side.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image consists of flowing lines and loose shapes creating an abstract figure in soft yellow, highlighted with violet and blue strokes. The abstract composition suggests a human form reaching out, with bold brushstroke lines extending from the figure's side. Above and below, there are brush-lettered words echoing the painted figure's fluidity, resembling artistic script or splattered ink. Surrounding the figure and text are abstract strokes in various shades of purple and gray, with shapes at the bottom suggesting flames or another rising element.

Program Design for the Théâtre Libre [verso]

Edouard Vuillard

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vuillard Estate (Lugt 909c); (Neffe-Degandt, London); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1998

  • Artists and the Avant-Garde Theater in Paris, 1887-1900, National Gallery of Art, Washington (hors catalogue); National Academy Museum, New York, 1998-1999 (hors catalogue).

Watermarks

BLACONS

Wikidata ID

Q64556982

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