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Les Gitanos, by Edouard Manet, 1862

Les Gitanos

Edouard Manet

1862

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Les Gitanos is a 1862 by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Edouard Manet
When & what style?
1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people, possibly a family, in a landscape. The man stands out, wearing a hat and holding a walking stick, while the woman sits with a baby. Another child is in the background. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the figures' clothing and expressions. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the image. The painting's style and themes are reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism. To learn more about these art movements, explore the works of Édouard Manet.

About the artist

Portrait of Edouard Manet
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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