VUILLARD Édouard (1868-1940) Maud Grandidier in the studio on Boulevard Malesherbes, circa 1912 Oil on board on parquet panel, studio stamp lower right 62.6 x 51 cm Provenance : - collection of Comte Jean du Peuty, acquired in the 1950s, then by descent This work will be included in the supplement to the catalog raisonné of Edouard VUILLARD's paintings and pastels currently being prepared by Mr. Mathias Chivot.

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