The artwork titled “Eugene Manet” was painted by Edgar Degas in the year 1874. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is attributed to the Impressionism movement. It is a portrait that measures 65 by 86 centimeters in size. Currently, the artwork belongs to a private collection.
The portrait depicts a solitary figure, Eugene Manet, seated on the ground in a vast landscape. Manet, dressed in a dark suit and sporting a full beard, is posed in a relaxed, reclining position with his legs stretched out in front of him. He wears a hat, and his hands rest casually in his lap. The field behind him features rolling hills with hints of greenery and clusters of buildings in the distance under a subdued sky. The brushwork is loose, showcasing the characteristic Impressionism technique where form and light are suggested rather than strictly defined. The composition conveys a sense of informal immediacy and the experience of the natural environment, aligning with the objectives of Impressionist painters of that era.
