Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

Jean Édouard Vuillard, a French painter and printmaker, was born on November 11, 1868, in Cuiseaux (Saône-et-Loire), France. His early life was marked by the influence of his mother, Marie Vuillard (née Michaud), who worked as a dressmaker. This exposure to interior spaces would later reflect in his art.

Artistic Training and Associations

Vuillard received artistic training at the Académie Julian from 1886 to 1888. He joined the Nabis, a group of art students inspired by the synthetism of Paul Gauguin, in 1890. This association led him to work alongside notable artists like Pierre Bonnard and Maurice Denis.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Vuillard's first exhibition at the Salon des Indépendants in 1901 marked a significant milestone. His subsequent exhibitions at the Salon d'Automne in 1903 solidified his position within the post-impressionist movement.

• Jean Édouard Vuillard's paintings, characterized by gentle humor and soft colors, often depicted interiors, streets, and gardens.
• His work, such as "Théodore Duret in his Study", signaled a new phase in his career, dominated by portraiture from 1920 onwards.

Legacy and Later Life

Vuillard served as a juror for the Prix Blumenthal, a grant given to young French painters. He died on June 21, 1940, in La Baule. Key Contributions: * Contributed to the Nabis group * Exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and Salon d'Automne * Served as a juror for the Prix Blumenthal

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Museums and Collections Featuring Vuillard's Work

* Musée d'Orsay * Hermitage Museum * National Gallery of Art Related Artists: * Pierre Bonnard * Maurice Denis * Paul Gauguin