Lucy Hessel Reading 1913

Édouard Vuillard made this painting of Lucy Hessel reading, but when, I'm not sure; it's just this wonderful, quiet moment. The blues and yellows—they're not just colors, they're moods, like when the light shifts in a room and suddenly everything feels different. Look how he builds up the paint, especially around the bed and that little lamp! It's thick, almost like frosting. You can practically feel the layers, the way he’s worked and reworked it. See that little patch of blue in the wallpaper, above the bed? It’s like a tiny window into another world, a glimpse of something beyond the room. It's not just a mark; it’s a portal, a reminder that even in the most intimate spaces, there's always more to see, more to imagine. Vuillard reminds me a bit of Bonnard, both these guys were really good at capturing these intimate domestic scenes. Art isn't about answers, it's about opening up a space, inviting you to wander around in it.