Created:
Movement:
1868
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key Notes:
Leisure activity, Impressionistic movement.
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Dimensions:
24 x 36 1/4 in. (61 x 92 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:

"Skating," painted by Édouard Manet in 1868, depicts a lively winter scene featuring a couple on ice skates, showcasing Manet's innovative approach to capturing modern life. The work reflects the influence of Impressionism through its loose brushwork and emphasis on light, contributing to the broader movement's exploration of contemporary leisure activities in urban settings.

Description of the work:

"Skating," painted by Édouard Manet in 1868, depicts a lively winter scene featuring figures engaged in ice skating on a frozen pond, characterized by a dynamic composition and a palette dominated by cool blues and whites. The work exemplifies Manet's innovative brushwork and use of light, capturing the movement and energy of the skaters while integrating elements of modern life into the traditional genre of landscape painting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Skating