Who painted Cucumber with Leaves?

Cucumber with Leaves was painted by Édouard Manet in 1880.

Where can I see Cucumber with Leaves?

Cucumber with Leaves is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cucumber with Leaves?

Cucumber with Leaves is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Cucumber with Leaves?

Museum-quality prints of Cucumber with Leaves are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cucumber with Leaves

Édouard Manet , 1880

Cucumber with Leaves is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cucumber with Leaves is a drawing by Edouard Manet, created around 1880. It is executed in watercolor and gray wash on Japanese paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a straightforward still life: a cucumber accompanied by two dark flowers set against a light background. The cucumber is rendered as a smooth, green form, while the flowers feature long, pointed petals and small yellow centers.

Technique & Style

Manet employed watercolor and gray wash to achieve soft, blended colors. The application of loose brushstrokes lends the flowers and cucumber a sketch-like quality.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Édouard Manet

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.