Manet brilliantly captures a sun-drenched moment of modern leisure. Through vibrant blues and bold, striped patterns, he breaks from tradition to embrace Impressionism, emphasising the fleeting effects of light on the Seine and the relaxed, candid connection between the two figures.

Édouard Manet attended the studio of Thomas Couture in 1850. While Manet absorbed Couture’s teachings, he eventually grew dissatisfied with the rigid academic approach. This tension between tradition and innovation shaped Manet’s later role as a pioneer of Impressionism.

Studio Gallery Frame in 'black'; acrylic safety fronts; ready-to-hang options.

Gift-ready, arriving hand-wrapped in acid-free tissue paper. Plastic-free packaging.

Image source: The Art Institute of Chicago.