National Gallery of Art: Feature, Manet, The Railway (Modern Paris)

Henri Fantin-Latour, Edouard Manet, 1867.

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian.

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian. He was every bit the urbanite, a member of the bourgeoisie dressed in the uniform of his group:

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian. He was every bit the urbanite, a member of the bourgeoisie dressed in the uniform of his group: elegantly cut clothing,

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian. He was every bit the urbanite, a member of the bourgeoisie dressed in the uniform of his group: elegantly cut clothing, gold chain in his vest,

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian. He was every bit the urbanite, a member of the bourgeoisie dressed in the uniform of his group: elegantly cut clothing, gold chain in his vest, tall silk hat,

Manet epitomized the chic Parisian. He was every bit the urbanite, a member of the bourgeoisie dressed in the uniform of his group: elegantly cut clothing, gold chain in his vest, tall silk hat, and a walking stick and gloves.

He was reputed to have dressed this way both in the city and the country.