Pertuiset, Lion Hunter
- Artist
- Edouard Manet
- Date
- 1881 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP)
'Pertuiset, Lion Hunter' is a striking 1881 oil-on-canvas portrait, exuding a realistic representation of the French explorer and adrenaline-chasing adventurer, Eugène Pertuiset. Crafted by famous artist Édouard Manet, the painting deftly combines elements of Realism with the narrative storytelling seen in Genre painting. Manet demonstrates his command of oil as a medium, replicating fine textures and vivid colors to immortalize the lion hunter's bravery and adventurous spirit. The exquisite piece now resides within the renowned collection of the São Paulo Art Museum.
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