“Tennis Game by the Sea” is a genre painting executed in 1907 by the Post-Impressionist artist Edouard Vuillard. The artwork, measuring 19 x 13 cm, resides in a private collection.
The artwork captures an intimate scene set against the backdrop of a tennis game by the sea. A female figure, rendered with loose and fluid brushstrokes, occupies the foreground. She is seated on a chair, positioned slightly to the left of the composition, her posture relaxed and demeanor contemplative. The background suggests a tennis court adjacent to the seaside, demarcated by translucent, airy strokes that evoke a sense of movement and playfulness. The artist employs a warm, earthy palette, infusing the scene with a sense of calm and tranquility. The brushwork, characteristic of Post-Impressionism, imbues the piece with a sense of immediacy and freshness, reflecting the fleeting quality of a moment caught in time.
