France / 1880–82
Woman Reading
Look closely at Woman Reading. A young woman in a dark hat and coat with light ruffled collar sits reading a large periodical held up in her gloved hands.
What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Woman Reading to 1880–82.
A CLOSER LOOK
Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883) made this painting. The museum dates it 1880–82.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoWoman ReadingOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.