1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Death of Maximilian at Queretaro (L'executionde Maximilien) is a 1867 ink by Edouard Manet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a group of soldiers standing in a tight circle. They’re all dressed in dark uniforms with hats, some holding rifles or swords. Their faces are blurred, and the scene looks like it’s happening at night or in a dimly lit room. The painting uses rough, sketchy lines and dark tones, giving it a gritty feel. The soldiers’ formation and the way their faces are hidden make it feel tense and serious. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create 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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