A Corner of the Garden in Rueil

The painting 'A Corner of the Garden in Rueil' by Édouard Manet, completed in 1882, showcases a picturesque view of the house where Manet briefly resided before his death. Masterfully painted on canvas using oil, the artwork comes in two versions, one rendered in landscape and the other in portrait format. The landscape version belongs to the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, while the portrait version is housed at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Exemplifying elements of Realism entrenched in Impressionism, the painting inspired many 20th century artists to create similar works based on this model, hinting at a serene cityscape.