“Flowers on a fireplace in Clayes” is a still life painting by Edouard Vuillard, created between 1932 and 1935. Vuillard was an artist associated with the Post-Impressionism movement. The artwork measures 102 by 90 centimeters. This image depicts a vibrant and colorful indoor scene focused around a fireplace.
The painting features a bold color palette dominated by yellows and blues, a characteristic of Post-Impressionism where artists often used vivid colors and expressive brushwork to convey emotion and perspective. The room is brightly lit, suggesting daylight streaming in from the window, which frames a view of the outdoors. On the fireplace, there are several bouquets of flowers in vases, adding a naturalistic and decorative element to the composition. These flowers stand out with their rich red and pink hues against the predominantly yellow wall in the background. The composition overall has a spontaneous and informal feel, as is common in Vuillard’s intimate domestic scenes. The brushstrokes are loose, and there is an apparent disregard for meticulous detail, allowing the viewer’s eye to blend the colors and forms dynamically.
