Vase of Flowers

1900/1901

Edouard Vuillard

Associated Names
Edouard Vuillard

Artist, French, 1868 - 1940

The image shows a pencil sketch of a vase filled with flowers on a surface. The background is indeterminate with floral details. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of gray achieved by pencil shading and line work. The vase is centrally positioned with the flowers extending upwards and outwards within the frame. The sketchy background contrasts with the detailed rendering of the vase and flowers.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Franz Bader Gallery and Bookstore, Washington, D.C.); Mr. John U. Nef, 1976; his wife, Evelyn Stefansson Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Markings

Vuillard's studio stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64556986

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