Madame Reine Bénard 1919 - 1920

"Madame Reine Bénard" is a portrait painting by Édouard Vuillard, created between 1919 and 1920. The painting depicts a woman in a pink dress, seated in an interior setting, with a decorative screen behind her. Vuillard's work often featured intimate scenes of domestic life, and this painting exemplifies his distinctive use of color and brushstrokes to capture the atmosphere of a room. The artwork is characteristic of Vuillard's later style, which emphasized flattened forms, bold outlines, and muted color palettes, influenced by the Nabis movement, of which he was a founding member. The use of patterned textiles and details from the interior environment create a sense of depth and visual interest. "Madame Reine Bénard" is a compelling example of Vuillard's mastery of depicting the everyday with a sense of elegance and intimacy.