Overview: More than 100 paintings, pastels, prints, and photographs marked the centenary of Edouard Manet's death in 1883. The exhibition presented works by Manet and his precursors, contemporaries, and followers. 9 sections dealt with life in Paris and its environs.

Organization: Theodore Reff of Columbia University was guest curator; David E. Rust and Florence E. Coman were coordinators at the Gallery. Gaillard Ravenel and Mark Leithauser designed the exhibition and Gordon Anson designed the lighting.