Cucumber with Leaves

Édouard Manet, c. 1880

This artwork features an abstract composition with fluid, organic shapes. A long, oval form with a soft green hue is present. To its right, dark, broad strokes depict large leaves, with a delicate, winding line extending upwards. A small yellow shape is at the base of the leaves. The minimalist background and subtle use of color create a serene and simple visual impression.
Artist
Édouard Manet
Date
c. 1880
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gray wash on Japanese paper
Dimensions
33.7 × 26 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork features an abstract composition with fluid, organic shapes. A long, oval form with a soft green hue is present. To its right, dark, broad strokes depict large leaves, with a delicate, winding line extending upwards. A small yellow shape is at the base of the leaves. The minimalist background and subtle use of color create a serene and simple visual impression.

Édouard Manet