Artwork
The Urchin
The Urchin is a print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1935.21
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Urchin, created by Édouard Manet in 1862, is a drawing housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts a solemn young boy with a subtle, enigmatic expression, accompanied by a rooster emerging from a cloth bag he holds.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a common, everyday child, reflecting a prevalent artistic theme of the time: portraying ordinary youngsters in mundane situations. The boy's serious yet slightly smiling face adds depth, while the rooster's presence introduces an element of intrigue.
Technique & Style
Executed as a drawing, the piece features a dark-coated figure set against a plain background, emphasizing the subject's contemplative demeanor. Manet's signature appears in the corner, with the French title Le Gamin (The Urchin) noted at the bottom.
History & Provenance
Created in 1862, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is available for public viewing.
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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.
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