Definition

Proper noun: * Jean Édouard Vuillard: A French painter, born in 1868 and died in 1940. He was a prominent member of the artistic group known as the Nabis and is best known for his intimate interior scenes and decorative works.

Usage

• The name "Jean Édouard Vuillard" is used to refer to the artist himself, his body of work, or the specific style associated with him.
• It functions as a proper noun and is typically not used with articles (like 'a' or 'the').

Examples

• Referring to the person:
  • The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Jean Édouard Vuillard.
  • Jean Édouard Vuillard was a close friend of fellow painter Pierre Bonnard.
• Referring to the work or style:
  • This painting is a classic example of Jean Édouard Vuillard's early period.
  • The quiet domesticity in her photographs shows a clear influence of Jean Édouard Vuillard.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in art historical contexts to discuss Post-Impressionism, Intimism (a style he helped define), and the Nabis movement.
• It can be used attributively to describe characteristics of his art, e.g., "Vuillard-esque interiors" or "a Vuillard-like palette."

Variants and Related Words

• Vuillard: A common shortened form used to refer to the artist, especially in more casual or familiar art discourse.
  • The exhibition focuses on Vuillard's use of pattern and texture.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for a person's name. In context, he might be described as:
  • A French Post-Impressionist painter.
  • A member of the Nabis.
  • An Intimist painter.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The Nabis: The artistic group to which Vuillard belonged.
• Intimism: The style of painting focusing on quiet, domestic interior scenes, closely associated with Vuillard and Bonnard.
• Pierre Bonnard: A fellow painter and close friend, often mentioned alongside Vuillard.

Noun

1. French painter (1868-1940)