The old musician

"The Old Musician" is an 1862 oil painting on canvas by French artist Édouard Manet. As one of Manet's largest works, it notably showcases a period of his career heavily influenced by Spanish art and the Realist movement, the latter led by his contemporary Gustave Courbet. The painting is an example of genre painting, a style portraying ordinary, everyday scenes. Displaying a deep understanding of Realism, Manet masterfully captures the seasoned musician in the heart of his craft. The masterpiece is presently housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.