The Smoker
1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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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
The Smoker is a 1866 by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a bearded man in a dark coat and hat, puffing on a cigarette. His hand holds the smoke, and his face looks tired but focused. The lines are loose and quick, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist signed it in the corner—just a quick scribble. This style was used to capture everyday moments, not polished portraits. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Édouard 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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