Edouard Jean Vuillard

Edouard Jean Vuillard was active between 1885 and 1899, focusing heavily on graphic media during this documented period. The works represented in major institutional holdings are concentrated in prints, with 14 prints and 1 drawing attributed to the artist held in museum collections.

His artistic presence is established through holdings at the Art Institute of Chicago, which maintains several of his important compositions. Vuillard’s subjects often reflect intimate domestic scenes and figures, executed with a sophisticated understanding of line and shadow, confirming these as museum-quality works.

Notable prints represented in collections include the composition The Artist's Mother Playing Checkers, along with Bicycle and the atmospheric interior scene Old Woman at a Stove. He also engaged with contemporary publishing through pieces like "La Revue Blanche" Transformed and Solitary Souls and contributed to significant print albums, evidenced by Siesta, from the first album of L'Estampe originale.

The preservation of Edouard Jean Vuillard prints in major institutions ensures the continued accessibility of his work. Many historical graphic works of this type are now considered part of the public domain, making high-quality images available as downloadable artwork for scholarly review and appreciation.