Old World Portraits
Woman with a Fan
Édouard Manet
A striking portrait by Édouard Manet featuring bold brushwork and a dramatic contrast between a luminous white gown and a deep emerald sofa.
Victorine Meurent
Édouard Manet
1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 1862 portrait by Édouard Manet of his most famous model, Victorine Meurent, capturing a bold and direct presence.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best with enough surrounding space
- Walls
- Holds both light walls and moodier rooms
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft cream, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1862, this portrait depicts Victorine Meurent, the woman who would later pose for Manet's most iconic masterpieces. The work demonstrates Manet's innovative approach to realism, using flat areas of color and a dark, unadorned background to bring the viewer into immediate contact with the subject's unwavering gaze and the sophisticated texture of her garment.
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