If I’ve done any additional research, I’ll note it above. Felix Vallotton - La Paresse (Laziness) 1896 Print Poster ArtUnlimitedMarket (2,633) 17. The above is my opinion, based on my interpretation of my foreknowledge of art and history. Although they are carefully composed and executed, prints like Laziness have a sense of organic spontaneity that quickly attracts the eyes of viewers.ĭisclaimer: I’m not an art historian or an expert on this topic. As opposed to prints of previous centuries, Vallotton’s woodcuts are deliberately-and deceptively-simplistic. The effect is achieved by way of Vallotton’s striking use of bold lines and sharp contrasts. As I noted above, the image is light and entertaining, yet it is also very visually engaging. It is signed and numbered in blue crayon from the edition of 180 in. Cats are stereotypically considered to be lazy animals (although, as a person, who lives with two cats, I have to say that the stereotype is fairly accurate in this case). Felix Vallotton, La Paresse (Laziness) is a Woodcut on cream wove paper made in 1896. Félix Edouard Vallotton The Art Institute of Chicago The Collection Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collectionfrom our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globeas well as our books, writings, reference materials, and other resources. A nude woman lies languorously on a bed, reaching out a hand to a cat who is in the act of jumping onto the bed. This approach creates a sense of tension in his work, although it’s not really present in the piece we’re discussing today.Īs the title suggests, Laziness depicts the essence of indolence (as imagined by the artist). I first encountered this woodcut while scrolling through the Instagram account of one of the museums I follow (unfortunately I can’t remember which one) and found it very amusing.Īfter doing some research, I’ve learned that Vallotton is well known for his woodcuts (like Laziness) as well as his realistic yet unemotional style. Over the past few days, I’ve touched on some heavy topics in art, so today I want to talk about a piece of art that tickles me: Laziness ( La Paresse) by Félix Vallotton.

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