The Vestibule at Saint Jacut de la mer 1909

Édouard Vuillard made this painting, The Vestibule at Saint Jacut de la mer, with oil on cardboard. The painting feels as though it has emerged from a dream. Vuillard is known for these intimate interiors and his ability to evoke a mood, and this painting is no exception. The color palette is subdued, browns and greens, with small pops of blue and yellow that create a sense of warmth. I can imagine him, brush in hand, trying to capture a fleeting moment, the way light filters through a doorway, the feel of wallpaper in a dimly lit room. I can sense a quiet intensity in Vuillard's application of paint. The overall haziness reminds me of Bonnard’s paintings, with a similar attention to the quiet moments of domestic life. I admire Vuillard for his commitment to exploring the beauty of the everyday. He reminds us to slow down, observe, and appreciate the small moments that make up a life.