Madame Losse Hessel in Vuillard's Studio 1915

Édouard Vuillard made this painting, Madame Losse Hessel in Vuillard's Studio, with oil on board, and I'm immediately drawn to how the colours almost hum. It's like the whole scene is vibrating with a quiet energy. Vuillard's known for these intimate interiors, and what gets me is the way he builds up the paint. Look at how he layers the colors, especially in the background, where finished canvases lean against the wall. It’s like the paintings are breathing with life, and that yellow chair is like a spotlight. The brushstrokes are so visible, not trying to hide the process. There’s a real casualness to it, like you’ve just stumbled upon this scene. This reminds me of Bonnard, another painter who was into the everyday, finding beauty in the mundane. Ultimately, a piece like this reminds me that art is always in conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas and ways of seeing.