Edouard
Manet, The Railway, 1872-1873.
Manet laid lights and darks right beside one another, producing bold
contrasts
that defied conventions of subtlety and nuance.
Edouard
Manet, The Railway, 1872-1873.
Manet laid lights and darks right beside one
another, producing bold contrasts that defied conventions of subtlety and
nuance. The pattern
of black bars seems suspended against the white cloud of steam. These
stark contrasts, found throughout the painting, neutralize and flatten the
composition.
