Past Exhibition

Etchings and Lithographs by Edouard Manet

This is a painting of a group of figures in a scene. The painting shows a situation where a line of uniformed figures interacts with three standing figures in another group. The uniforms have dark tones and the painting uses black and white. The figures are arranged dynamically, conveying tension. The background is dark, contrasting with the figures in lighter clothing. The style is reminiscent of Édouard Manet, known for capturing poignant and historical moments realistically.
Edouard Manet, Death of Maximilian at Queretaro (L'executionde Maximilien), 1867, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1947.7.84

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    Ground Floor, Cafeteria Corridor
This is a painting of a group of figures in a scene. The painting shows a situation where a line of uniformed figures interacts with three standing figures in another group. The uniforms have dark tones and the painting uses black and white. The figures are arranged dynamically, conveying tension. The background is dark, contrasting with the figures in lighter clothing. The style is reminiscent of Édouard Manet, known for capturing poignant and historical moments realistically.
Edouard Manet, Death of Maximilian at Queretaro (L'executionde Maximilien), 1867, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1947.7.84

Overview: These etchings and lithographs by Manet were from the Rosenwald collection, the Addie Burr Clark memorial collection, and a gift of Chester Dale.

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