Woman with umbrella

Woman with umbrella by Edouard Manet
Artist
Edouard Manet
Date
1875 ; Paris , France
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Portrait
The painting titled 'Woman with umbrella' is an Impressionist work that is composed on a canvas using oil paints. The subject is a woman whose profile forms a portrait, her figure accentuated by the striking umbrella or parasol she holds. The umbrella, apart from being a practical object against rain or sun, adds a dimension to her allure and expression. The vibrant hues used by the artist transforms this everyday scene into an enchanting spectacle, typical of the Impressionist movement. The painting's allure is heightened with the interplay of light and shadows on the parasol and the woman.

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