Artwork
The Boy with soap bubbles
The Boy with soap bubbles is a print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.1109
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Boy with soap bubbles is a print created by Édouard Manet in 1868, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a boy blowing a soap bubble, holding a bowl and stick. The dark, textured background highlights his face and clothing.
Technique & Style
Manet employed sharp lines and shadows to achieve a rough, sketchy effect in the boy's hair and clothing, lending the scene a sense of liveliness and spontaneity.
Context
This work relates to the emerging Impressionist movement, characterized by its emphasis on capturing everyday life and fleeting moments.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, as well as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
