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The Red Room

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This intimate interior scene unfolds in a warmly lit room dominated by shades of red, casting a vivid yet cozy atmosphere. A round table covered with a rich red cloth sits in the foreground, supporting a distinctly detailed lamp and some small objects that suggest domestic life. Beyond the table, an imposing black fireplace anchors the scene, crowned by a mirror reflecting an unknown space and framed by simple curtains and small floral arrangements in blue vases, lending balance and a touch of elegance.

In a shadowy doorway to the left, two figures embrace in a muted, almost secretive moment, their dark forms contrasting sharply with the glowing red of the room. The carefully composed layout, with its geometric clarity and depth created by the interplay of light and shadow, draws the viewer's eye between the intimate human interaction and the serene yet richly textured environment. The artist’s use of dark outlines and simplified but expressive forms embodies modernist tendencies, creating a scene that feels both still and alive, charged with silent emotion and spatial tension. This work invites contemplation of private life and the emotional undercurrents beneath everyday settings in late 19th-century Europe.

The Red Room

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1898

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4608 × 3330 px
685 × 500 mm

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