Les Tuileries

Édouard Vuillard, publié en 1895

This is a drawing of several figures standing along a fence with a view beyond. The figures are depicted with loose, expressive lines, and are seen from behind or at slight angles, facing what appears to be an open space or possibly an arena. The individuals hold or place their arms gently on the fence and one appears to be pointing or gesturing. The trees' canopy with minimal leaves extends over them in the upper left section of the drawing. The texture and shading techniques give the drawing a sketch-like quality, capturing a moment of observation or anticipation.
Artiste
Édouard Vuillard
Datation
publié en 1895
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie
Dimensions
24,2 × 27,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of several figures standing along a fence with a view beyond. The figures are depicted with loose, expressive lines, and are seen from behind or at slight angles, facing what appears to be an open space or possibly an arena. The individuals hold or place their arms gently on the fence and one appears to be pointing or gesturing. The trees' canopy with minimal leaves extends over them in the upper left section of the drawing. The texture and shading techniques give the drawing a sketch-like quality, capturing a moment of observation or anticipation.

Édouard Vuillard