The Gluttony
- Original dimensions
- 54.3 x 61.8 cm
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Year
- 1866
Scene depicted
In La Régalade, Manet captures a moment of pure brotherhood where friends savor a moment of relaxation around a meal. The radiant faces, the exchanged laughter, all evoke a summery and relaxed atmosphere. Agile and quick, the artist captures not only the features of the guests but also the very essence of their shared happiness, a true echo of the pleasures of simple life.
Historical context
Created in 1866, this painting masterfully takes root in the bustling Paris of the second half of the 19th century, at a time marked by the Impressionist movement, foreshadowing the artistic revolutions to come. The canvas now rests in the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago , an art sanctuary that honors it. Its dimensions, 54.3 by 61.8 centimeters, testify to the intimacy of the depicted scene.
Place in the artist's career
La Régalade represents a pivotal moment in the career of Édouard Manet , an avant-garde artist at the dawn of his maturity. Compared to other canvases such as "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia," this painting reveals an evolution towards a more intimate and sentimental approach, while retaining its characteristic boldness.
Anecdote
Manet, contemplating the world around him, once said: "Light is the life of painting." It was on a sunny morning, filled with the scent of spring flowers, that he paused to immortalize this scene of joy and conviviality. This original emotion still resonates through the painting , making La Régalade so vibrant.