Vuillard, Edouard. (1868–1940) "Annette with a Blue Pillbox Hat," 1916Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1916, stamped E. V. [Lugt 909C] lower right. 6 7 8 x 4 in., frame: 15 3 4 x 12 3 4 in. Provenance: Jill Newhouse, NY. Born in 1898 to Vuillards sister Marie and the painter Ker Xavier Roussel, Annette Roussel was, since her infancy, the subject of paintings, drawings, pastels and photographs by the artist, who was very fond of her. As a young woman, Annette spent much time at the home of her uncle, to escape the