© 1997, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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 item...
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 souce of inspiration for the
Impressionists, who admired his freedom, naturalness, use
of clear light, and modern themes. |
