The Tragic Actor (L'acteur tragique)

Édouard Manet, 1866

The image depicts a man standing upright. He is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. His facial features include a mustache, beard, and focused gaze. His hair is wavy and of medium length. The man is dressed in an elaborate costume consisting of a dark cloak, tunic or jerkin with a textured appearance. He is holding a large feather or plume in his left hand. His legs are clad in closely fitting garments, and he wears shoes with buckles. Near his feet lies a rapier with a complex hilt. The background features an intricate etched design.
Kunstner
Édouard Manet
Datering
1866
Type
Print
Teknik
etching
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

The image depicts a man standing upright. He is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. His facial features include a mustache, beard, and focused gaze. His hair is wavy and of medium length. The man is dressed in an elaborate costume consisting of a dark cloak, tunic or jerkin with a textured appearance. He is holding a large feather or plume in his left hand. His legs are clad in closely fitting garments, and he wears shoes with buckles. Near his feet lies a rapier with a complex hilt. The background features an intricate etched design.

Édouard Manet