By the Worktable 1905

Édouard Vuillard painted this scene with oil on board and, honestly, I get lost in his world of domesticity. The color palette is muted, almost as if the whole scene is being viewed through a soft, hazy lens. It's about capturing a moment, a feeling, more than a perfect representation. What strikes me is the texture. Vuillard doesn’t hide the physicality of his materials. You can practically feel the brushstrokes, thick in some areas, thin and transparent in others. It’s like he’s inviting us to consider the act of painting as much as the image itself. Look at the wallpaper, for instance. It's not just a backdrop; it's alive with intricate patterns, each one meticulously rendered. It all comes together to create this dense, intimate space that feels so personal. Vuillard’s work reminds me a bit of Bonnard, another master of capturing everyday life with such tenderness. And, like any great painting, it’s not about a single interpretation, but rather about the endless possibilities that emerge when we bring our own experiences to it.