How Do You Identify Paintings By Manet?
Édouard Manet was a French painter who lived from 1832 to 1883. He is one of the pivotal figures in bringing impressionist art to the mainstream. Throughout his life he struggled with critics who were unimpressed by his style, yet still created a strong following among the younger French artists. Manet also is considered one of the first true modern artists; he opened the way for many artists that came after him. Examine the painting’s subject mater. While Manet does have a wide variety of paintings ranging from landscapes to portraits, the majority of his work depicts seemingly random people going about their daily lives. A particular favorite is scenes in and around bars and parties. It’s not uncommon for there to be several groups in one painting showing their own individual actions, appearance and social standing. Feel the action taking place in the image. Manet’s work has often been described as “snapshots in paint” due to the degree of implied action in the scenes. The people in
