Lucy Hessel Et Jeanne Strauss Aux Étincelles 1902

Édouard Vuillard made this painting with oil on cardboard. Vuillard was drawn to the intimate aspects of daily life. Here, the visible strokes of oil paint are key, creating a sense of immediacy. It’s as if we are seeing the scene through a shimmering curtain. Look at the way Vuillard applied the paint. Broad strokes evoke the open landscape, with a more delicate touch capturing the figures of the two women. The cardboard support also plays a role. Its texture influences the paint's appearance, adding to the painting’s overall luminosity. Vuillard's approach to painting elevates the everyday through careful handling of materials. He reminds us that the value of art is not just in the subject matter, but in the act of making itself.