Marguerite de Conflans with Hood
- Original dimensions
- 46 x 56 cm
- Museum
- Oskar Reinhart Museum "Am Römerholz"
- Year
- 1873
Scene depicted
This painting depicts Marguerite de Conflans, a woman with a fleeting gaze, wrapped in the delicacy of a hood. The scene, bathed in soft light, reveals a disturbing intimacy. Manet succeeds in capturing the very essence of his model, both vulnerable and strong, symbolizing an era of social and artistic transformation.
Historical context
Work : Marguerite de Conflans with Hood |BRK| Artist : Édouard Manet |BRK| Year : 1873 |BRK| Museum : Oskar Reinhart Museum "Am Römerholz" |BRK| Dimensions : 46 x 56 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Marguerite de Conflans with Hood marks a pivotal period in Manet's career. This masterpiece is often seen as a turning point, illustrating his growing mastery of light and color. Alongside, works such as Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe and Olympia also mark this transition towards bold modernity, rich in emotion and controversy.
Anecdote
"Every brushstroke is a confession, an outpouring of the soul." That morning, as the sweet scent of lilacs floated in the air, Manet met the captivating gaze of a young woman. This face inspired him to create his canvas . Thus was born the magic of Marguerite de Conflans, echoing that fleeting moment.