The Boy with Cherries
- Artist
- Edouard Manet
- Date
- 1859 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
'The Boy with Cherries' is a notable example of a Genre painting from 1858. Characterized by their focus on the everyday life of individuals, genre paintings such as this one often utilize Realistic depictions to capture poignant human moments or emotions. This piece is executed in oil on a canvas, a popular medium during this time period for its rich texture and durability, perfectly preserving this slice of everyday life for future generations to appreciate.
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