Autumn (Study of Mery Laurent)

Autumn (Study of Mery Laurent) by Edouard Manet
Artist
Edouard Manet
Date
1882 ; Paris , France
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
The painting 'Autumn (Study of Mery Laurent)' is a beautiful example of early Impressionism, featuring a striking portrait of Mery Laurent. Using oil paints on a substantial canvas to create the rich, layered visual textures associated with this style, the artist successfully captures the serene nature of Laurent amidst the vibrancy and tranquility of an autumnal scene. This remarkable painting is characteristic of the Impressionist movement's investigations into the ephemeral interplay of light, colour and texture in their surrounding environment.

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