The artwork, titled “Nude on an Orange Rug,” was created by the artist Edouard Vuillard in 1909. It is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 61.3 by 61 centimeters, and is associated with the Intimism art movement. Falling within the genre of nude painting (nu), this piece is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a nude figure seated on an ornately patterned orange rug. The scene is rendered in a warm, cohesive color palette dominated by shades of orange, red, and brown, inducing a rich, intimate atmosphere. The figure appears contemplative, positioned in a domestic interior, which includes details such as a stool to the left and a window in the background, suggesting a personal and enclosed space. The painterly approach of Vuillard is evident, with the brushstrokes contributing to the intimate and textured quality of the composition. This work exemplifies Vuillard’s characteristic style of capturing the quiet, everyday moments of domestic life, imbued with a sense of introspection and privacy.
