The Suicide
- Artist
- Edouard Manet
- Date
- c.1880 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- E.G. Bührle Foundation
'The Suicide' is an intimate oil painting by Édouard Manet, a significant figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Created between 1877 and 1881, Manet’s work presenting somber respect for its tragic subject matter is an example of genre painting. Though seldom studied within Manet's oeuvre, the painting holds aesthetic interest due to its gritty realism and emotive impact. Manet's expert use of oil on canvas brings a depth and texture to the scene that contributes to its poignant atmosphere.
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