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Portrait of a straight-faced, light-skinned man with a bushy, light-brown beard and rosy cheeks wearing a dark vest, jacket, and shiny top hat. He grasps a thin cane, held horizont
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France / 1867

Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet

Look closely at Édouard Manet. Portrait of a straight-faced, light-skinned man with a bushy, light-brown beard and rosy cheeks wearing a dark vest, jacket, and shiny top hat.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Édouard Manet to 1867.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836–1904) made this painting. The museum dates it 1867.

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.

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Art Institute of ChicagoÉdouard Manet

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