The artwork titled “Woman fastening her garter,” created by Edouard Manet in 1878 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Impressionist movement. It is classified as a genre painting.
The artwork presents a moment captured in the private act of a woman adjusting her garter. With a focus on the intimate and everyday life, the subject is depicted with a soft and somewhat subdued color palette, typical of the Impressionist style. The woman’s gaze is directed downward as she tends to her garment, and the composition conveys a sense of quiet contemplation. The background features a floral wallpaper, adding a domestic and personal touch to the scene. The loose brushwork and the subtle play of light and shadow reflect Manet’s skill in rendering the nuances of human form and texture.
