In October 1888, Jean-Édouard Vuillard joined the Nabis and contributed to their exhibitions at the Gallery of Le Barc de Boutteville.
Later he shared a studio with other fellow member of the Nabis, Pierre Bonnard and Maurice Denis.
In the early 1890s he worked for the Théâtre de l'Oeuvre of Lugné-Poë designing settings and programs.
In 1898 Vuillard visited Venice and Florence. The following year he made a trip to London.
Later he went to Milan, Venice and Spain.
Vuillard also traveled in Brittany and Normandy.