Le Philosophe

Édouard Manet, 1866

The image shows a person standing upright, wrapped in a large cloak or blanket that covers most of their body. Their feet are visible at the bottom. The person has distinct facial features with a full beard covering the lower half of their face, framed by long hair. They are wearing a hat and their head is slightly tilted. The clothing is voluminous and drapes over the figure without discernible detail. Nearby, on the ground to the right, are a couple of rounded objects that resemble hats. The background has a textured pattern of lines and strokes giving an impression of depth or shadows.
Artiste
Édouard Manet
Datation
1866
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte et pointe sèche
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a person standing upright, wrapped in a large cloak or blanket that covers most of their body. Their feet are visible at the bottom. The person has distinct facial features with a full beard covering the lower half of their face, framed by long hair. They are wearing a hat and their head is slightly tilted. The clothing is voluminous and drapes over the figure without discernible detail. Nearby, on the ground to the right, are a couple of rounded objects that resemble hats. The background has a textured pattern of lines and strokes giving an impression of depth or shadows.

Édouard Manet