Portrait of Eva Gonzales

"Portrait of Eva Gonzales" is an exemplary piece by celebrated French modernist painter, Édouard Manet. This painting is a splendid demonstration of Manet's influence in the shift from Realism to Impressionism in the 19th-century. Depicted as a portrait, Gonzales is shown against a stark background feathering an uncompleted still life painting, subtly signifying the status of women artists in that era. Executed on a canvas using oil, Manet's work reflects the spotlight of modern life on his subjects while maintaining an overall realistic stretch.