Garden at Vaucresson 1936

Édouard Vuillard made this painting of a garden in Vaucresson with oil on canvas; look at the house in the background, how it emerges from the foliage as if it's part of the landscape itself. Vuillard works with greens, pinks, and blues, creating a layered composition that feels both intimate and expansive. I imagine Vuillard standing there, brush in hand, trying to capture the feeling of being enveloped by nature. The paint is applied in small, textured strokes, which builds up a surface that shimmers with light and color. This broken brushwork gives a sense of movement and vitality, as if the garden is alive and breathing. Notice the figure in the pink robe, she seems lost in thought, perhaps contemplating the beauty of her surroundings? Vuillard was part of a group called the Nabis, who were interested in the decorative arts and the idea of art as a part of everyday life. Like Bonnard, he used paint to explore the sensory experience of being in the world. These artists invite us to slow down, to look closely, and to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.