Apr 7, 2015 · A lively and expert account of Edouard Manet, one of the greatest French artists, whose striking realism has led to him being called the first modern painter. Vivid biography is combined with a superb gallery of his work, with 500 stunning reproductions and photographs. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Nov 24, 1997 · "Richly detailed and informative . . . [this biography] exposes the character of an artist who maintained a sharply defined duality between his public and private personas."—Edward J. Sozanski, Philadelphia Inquirer

"The Ragpicker" by Edouard Manet - 1869: Journal (Blank / Lined) (Art of Life Journals)

Feb 27, 2025 · Édouard Manet (born January 23, 1832, Paris, France—died April 30, 1883, Paris) was a French painter who broke new ground by defying traditional techniques of representation and by choosing subjects from the events and circumstances of his own time.

Apr 2, 2014 · Edouard Manet was a French painter who depicted everyday scenes of people and city life. He was a leading artist in the transition from realism to impressionism.

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This is an illustrated exploration of the artist, his life and context, with a gallery of 300 of his greatest works. It is a lively but expert account of Edouard Manet, one of the greatest French artists, whose striking realism has led to him being called the first modern painter.

The book includes commentary by famous art historians; a critical essay on the artist's life and art; descriptive captions; a timeline; a "Writings" section with excerpts from noted art...

Edouard Manet has 89 books on Goodreads with 648 ratings. Edouard Manet’s most popular book is Complete Works of Édouard Manet.

Lampooned during his lifetime for his style as much as his subject matter, French painter Édouard Manet (1832–1883) is now considered a crucial figure in the history of art, bridging the transition from Realism to Impressionism.