Many artists in the 19th century developed new painting techniques, most notably the Impressionist artists who used visible brushstrokes while painting outdoors. Very few dared to paint modern life as it was, so this French artist caused quite a stir when he started painting Parisian taverns and bars. Many paintings by Manet show modern life …
Édouard Manet
One of the most influential French artists in history is credited with forming a bridge between Realism and Impressionism. Regardless of the upper-class status of Édouard Manet (1832-1883), he often chose to depict Parisian life as it was in the 19th century. This in combination with his distinctive style means that he produced some of …
Nude paintings were produced in antiquity and revived during the Renaissance, but there was still something that caused this painting by Manet to be controversial. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) is often considered one of the 19th century’s most influential artists. Some art historians even refer to him as the “Father of Modernism.” The French painter was …
The influence of this French artist can be described as pivotal in art history, and that’s not an understatement. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was never meant to become a painter but his desire was so strong that even his stubborn father eventually gave in. This was a great decision because he became the source of inspiration …
One of the final paintings by Manet is also one of his most famous works. Not just that, it has been extensively discussed by art historians since it was completed. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) is often described as the artist who formed a bridge between Realism art and Impressionist art. Regardless of this description, he never …
When a young French artist produced some of the most controversial paintings of the 19th century, it radically changed the direction of modern art. Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was never supposed to become a painter. His family was affluent and he could have easily built a career in either law or the navy as his father …
Historical and mythological paintings were not interesting for Édouard Manet (1832-1883), a renowned French artist who played a major role in the development of modern art. He was one of the first artists in history who depicted life as it really was, and especially anything related to leisure was his cup of tea. In this …
Two nude females, one taking a bath, accompanied by two well-dressed men in a forest. It’s not a big surprise that this remarkable painting by French artist Édouard Manet (1832-1883) sparked some controversy when it was first exhibited in the 1860s. The mixed reaction to the painting by the Impressionist artist didn’t stop in the …