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Portrait of Madame Frantz Jourdain, 1914. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
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Portrait of Madame Frantz Jourdain, 1914. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Portrait of Madame Frantz Jourdain, 1914
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Edouard Vuillard's Portrait of Madame Frantz Jourdain, painted in 1914, captures the essence of a woman at ease in her private quarters. The French artist, a key figure of the Nabis artistic movement, expertly employs post-impressionist techniques to bring the interior of Madame Jourdain's apartment to life. The room is filled with an eclectic mix of furniture, including a desk with a sleeping scrutoire (astronomical instrument), and a sunlit canvas material on the wall, reminiscent of the solar system. Madame Jourdard, dressed in a purple dress, sits before us with a sleepy expression, her arms resting on the armrests of her chair. The painting is a testament to the comfort and luxury of Parisian apartment living in the early 20th century. The portrait, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay and Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, is a prime example of Vuillard's mastery of color and composition. The painting's marouflaged (marouflee) technique, where the canvas is adhered directly to the wall, adds to the sense of intimacy and immersion into the scene. The painting's title, "Madame Frantz Jourdain," suggests a connection to the world of fashion, as Frantz Jourdain was a prominent figure in the French fashion industry. However, the painting transcends the realm of mere fashion, offering a glimpse into the life of a woman in a bygone era. The Portrait of Madame Frantz Jourdain is a captivating work of art that invites us to explore the world of the Nabis movement and the rich cultural heritage of France in the early 1900s.
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