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.

Artist: Édouard Manet
Date: 1866
Type: Print
Medium: etching
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

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