© 1997, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Artist: Edouard Manet
Medium: Poster
Size: 39" x 20 1/2"
.........99 x 52cm

Item #: 3027
Name: Peonies
Price Unframed: $27.50
Price Framed: $87.50

About this image...
c. 1864
Oil on canvas.
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In his art Manet recorded the lives of ordinary working-class people and the bourgeoisie. The innovative techniques he used to portray his subjects, such as naturalistic poses and stark lighting, shocked the viewing public and the art establishment. As a result, he created a new role for artists as social commentators and critics. Although his work was constantly criticized and rejected, he became the source of inspiration for the Impressionists, who admired his freedom, naturalness, use of clear light, and modern themes.