Who painted Philip IV (Philippe IV)?

Philip IV (Philippe IV) was painted by Édouard Manet in 1862.

Where can I see Philip IV (Philippe IV)?

Philip IV (Philippe IV) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Philip IV (Philippe IV)?

Philip IV (Philippe IV) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Philip IV (Philippe IV)?

Museum-quality prints of Philip IV (Philippe IV) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Philip IV (Philippe IV)

Édouard Manet , 1862

Philip IV (Philippe IV) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Philip IV is an etching created by Edouard Manet in 1862.

About this work

The artist used a technique called etching, where they scratch into a metal plate to create the image.

This etching shows a man in fancy old clothes, holding a long gun and standing next to a dog. The background looks like a forest with trees and bushes drawn in quick, scratchy lines. His face is serious, and the whole scene is in shades of black and white.

The artist used a technique called etching, where they scratch into a metal plate to create the image. This was made in 1862 by Edouard Manet.

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Overview

Philip IV is an etching created by Edouard Manet in 1862. It is a print that showcases Manet's skill with the etching technique.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a man dressed in elaborate attire, holding a firearm and accompanied by a dog, set against a forest background rendered in loose, expressive lines. The subject's serious demeanor is conveyed through his facial expression.

Technique & Style

Manet employed the etching technique, scratching into a metal plate to produce the image. The resulting print is characterized by its use of black and white tones and expressive linework, particularly in the rendering of the forest background.

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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.