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Lola de Valence

Edouard Manet

1862

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Lola de Valence 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 sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with layers of ruffles at the skirt. She wears a lace shawl draped over her shoulders and a wide-brimmed hat. Her posture is relaxed, one foot slightly forward, and she looks off to the side with a calm expression. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the folds of her clothing and the texture of the lace. The background is mostly blank, keeping focus on her figure. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.