Victorine Meurent
- Artist
- Edouard Manet
- Date
- 1862 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
The painting titled 'Victorine Meurent' is a stunning portrait that encapsulates the intricate detail of Realism. Victorine-Louise Meurent, its subject, was a respected French painter and prominent model for fellow artists, notably Édouard Manet. Rendered skillfully in oil on a durable canvas, the artwork displays Meurent's tranquil expression and reveals her spirit. Historic in its recognition, the portrait was exhibited at the esteemed Paris Salon in 1876 - a year when Manet's own artwork was notably absent.
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