Created:
Movement:
1874
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist Leisure, Nautical Scene
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Dimensions:
38 1/4 x 51 1/4 in. (97.2 x 130.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Édouard Manet's "Boating" (1874)

Édouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, created "Boating" in 1874 using oil on canvas. This painting exemplifies Manet's innovative approach to composition and color, capturing a leisurely scene with a modern sensibility. The work is notable for its bold use of color and loose brushwork, which were influential in the development of Impressionism. Manet's choice to depict contemporary life and leisure activities reflects the changing social dynamics of 19th-century France. "Boating" is celebrated for its dynamic composition and the way it captures the effects of light on water, a hallmark of Impressionist techniques. Manet's contributions to art were instrumental in challenging traditional academic standards and paving the way for future avant-garde movements.

Description of the work:

Boating by Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet's "Boating," created in 1874, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style with its loose brushwork and vibrant depiction of light. The artwork portrays a man and a woman leisurely sailing on the Seine, capturing the essence of modern leisure activities in 19th-century France.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Boating