The Guitarist
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man sitting sideways, playing a guitar. The dark background makes the guitarist pop out in light. His face hides in shadow, but the guitar gleams. Manet painted this after his *Spanish Singer* became a hit in 1860. He copied the idea but changed the man’s clothes and pose. The guitar’s shine hints at his skill. Check out the Cleveland Museum of Art’s site for more.
