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Explore the paintings of Edouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. See his depictions of leisure activities, social life, and the streets of Paris, influenced by the masters and his Impressionist friends.
- French
- January 23, 1832
- Paris, France
- April 30, 1883
Édouard Manet (UK: / ˈmæneɪ /, US: / mæˈneɪ, məˈ -/; [1][2] French: [edwaʁ manɛ]; 23 January 1832 – 30 April 1883) was a French modernist painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, as well as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
- Luncheon on the Grass. Date created: 1863. Dimensions: 208 × 264.5 centimeters (81.9 × 104.1 inches) Location: Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. The Luncheon on the Grass or “Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe” was originally known as “Le Bain” or “The Bath.”
- Music in the Tuileries. Date created: 1862. Dimensions: 76 × 118 centimeters (30 × 46 inches) Location: Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Music in the Tuileries is one of the first paintings that depict an outdoor scene of Parisians having a good time.
- The Spanish Singer. Date created: 1860. Dimensions: 147.3 × 114.3 centimeters (58 × 45 inches) Location: MET Museum, New York City, United States. The Spanish Singer was one of the earliest paintings by Édouard Manet and depicts a Spanish singer who is playing the guitar.
- Olympia. Date created: 1863. Dimensions: 130.5 × 190 centimeters (51.4 × 74.8 inches) Location: Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. Olympia is arguably one of the best-known paintings by Manet.
Explore the paintings of Edouard Manet, the elder statesman of Impressionism, who painted modern life and challenged the Salon. See his works such as 'Music in the Tuileries Gardens', 'The Execution of Maximilian' and 'Woman with a Cat'.
Learn about Edouard Manet, a French modernist painter who was one of the first to paint modern life and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Explore his biography and artworks, such as The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia, that caused controversy and influenced future painters.
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Manet captured Monet, his wife Camille, and their son Jean in their garden at Argenteuil in 1874. The painting is part of The Met's European Paintings collection and has a catalogue entry with details and references.