At the Prado (Au Prado)
1866
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Edouard Manet
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
See the richer artist page1866
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
At the Prado (Au Prado) is a 1866 ink by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of women bundled in heavy coats and wide-brimmed hats, walking in a line. Their faces are blurred, and the focus is on their dark, flowing cloaks and the rough texture of their clothing. The background is busy with swirling lines and scattered shapes, like a crowd or cityscape. The artist used a technique called *aquatint* to create soft, toned areas in the print, giving it a grainy, almost sketchy feel. This wasn’t just a quick drawing—it was carefully layered to show light and shadow. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists like Manet made prints like this.
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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