Edouard Vuillard’s Interior Scenes
properties. His palette consisted of creamy brown, red, burgundy, orange, ocher, gold, and blue pigments which he frequently applied to cardboard to yield a matte, gouache-like tonality. Rarely does he bring people or rooms into sharp focus, preferring instead to emphasize color harmonies and patterns. The homey inviting feelings he depicts in his interior scenes are quite palpable.
I am especially drawn to his work because of his fascinating use of just enough realistic detail to leave no doubt as to subject matter, and just enough abstraction to leave his personal imprint on a scene. He gives us a part of himself, his thought process, his viewpoint. According to National Gallery of Art brochures, this is the most comprehensive exhibition ever devoted to the work of Édouard Vuillard, presenting nearly 350 works that demonstrate the full range of his subject matter. I can't help but wonder why his work never been so acclaimed before considering its wide appeal, obvious talent and unique vision.
And I'm happy to report that except for an occasional shriek to test the gallery's lovely acoustics, the baby remained in grand form until the very end. On the way back to the subway she gleefully stomped in every puddle. I hope she won't forget what she saw at the gallery and that this is the start of a lifelong appreciation of art. I'm already planning our next trip.
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