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.