La petite fille tenant un bébé
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
Edouard Manet
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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La petite fille tenant un bébé is a 1862 by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman from behind, holding a baby in her arms. Her dress is loose and flowing, with quick, sketchy lines. The background is just a few scattered strokes—no details, just a light gray paper. The woman’s hair is pulled back, and her posture is relaxed but not stiff. The artist used light shading to show the folds in her dress and the shape of her body. If you like this sketchy style, look up Impressionism.
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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