At the Opera (A l'Opéra) by Édouard Vuillard. An atmospheric, painterly depiction of a woman in a dark boa and hat standing in a warm-toned theater interior.

At the Opera (A l'Opéra)

Édouard Vuillard

1900 · Oil Paint, Hardboard

An evocative and atmospheric Post-Impressionist study of a figure in a theater, rendered in rich ochre and deep red tones.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Created around 1900, this work by Édouard Vuillard captures the intimate atmosphere of the theater through his signature Nabis style. The composition focuses on a central figure in a dark feathered boa, set against the warm, textured backdrop of an opera house interior, showcasing masterful, expressive brushwork and a sophisticated, moody palette.