Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet (1832–1883), a French modernist painter whose bold compositions bridged Realism and Impressionism. This collection reflects his innovative style, capturing the essence of 19th-century Parisian life with striking clarity and elegance.

Édouard Manet, The Railway (Le Chemin de fer), oil on canvas, 1873.

The Railway (1873 CE)

The painting’s subtle interplay of intimacy and detachment, combined with its bold composition, invites viewers to ponder the complexities of urban existence and the emergence of the railway.