The Tragic Actor (L'acteur tragique)

1866

Edouard Manet

Associated Names
Edouard Manet

Artist, French, 1832 - 1883

The image depicts a man standing upright. He is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. His facial features include a mustache, beard, and focused gaze. His hair is wavy and of medium length. The man is dressed in an elaborate costume consisting of a dark cloak, tunic or jerkin with a textured appearance. He is holding a large feather or plume in his left hand. His legs are clad in closely fitting garments, and he wears shoes with buckles. Near his feet lies a rapier with a complex hilt. The background features an intricate etched design.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Prints by James McNeill Whistler and His Contemporaries, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995, as The Tragic Actor.

Bibliography

1970

  • Harris, Jean C. Edouard Manet, graphic works; a definitive catalogue raisonne. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65222739

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