The old musician – (Edouard Manet) Previous Next


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Style: Realism

Topic: Children Music

Date: 1862

Size: 187 x 248 cm

Museum: National Gallery of Art (Washington, United States)

Technique: Oil On Canvas

A Masterpiece of Realism and Spanish Influence

The Old Musician

is an 1862 oil painting on canvas by French artist Édouard Manet, created during his period of fascination with Spanish art. This work showcases the influence of Gustave Courbet and Spanish masters, resulting in a masterpiece that is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

Characters and Composition

This large-scale painting (187.4 x 248.2 cm) features six characters and a baby in a landscape setting. The central figure is Jean Lagrène, the leader of a local gypsy band, who is preparing to play the violin. Other characters include a young girl holding a basket, an older woman with a fan, and two men in hats.

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