1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Portrait of Isabelle Lemonnier is a 1890 oil by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair. She has short, dark hair and is wearing a dark dress with a low neckline and a brooch at her chest. Her right arm is resting on the armrest, and her left arm is in her lap. The background is dark and blurry, but there appears to be a table or desk to her right with a vase on it. The woman's face is blurred, but she seems to be looking directly at the viewer. Her posture is relaxed, and her expression is neutral. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and intimate. The painting is an example of Édouard Manet's work, and it showcases his use of chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image.
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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