Olympia Earrings

Earrings Olympia

BW400452
Olympia was the subject of reflection over a long period, and it was probably given shape around 1862, based on drawings made during the time Manet spent with Thomas Couture. It can be seen as the insolent triumph of a prostitute who has adopted the pose and name of Renaissance courtesans. The reference...
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Characteristics

Maintenance
Avoid contact with water, chemicals and cosmetics
Themes
Nude, Women
Art movements
19th century, Impressionism, Realism
Artist
Edouard Manet (1832-1883)
Material
Colored glass beads
Reference
BW400452
EAN
3336728630449
Model dimensions
7.5cm
Packaging
M Pouch 70x75mm
Conservation museum
Paris - Musée d'Orsay

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Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Major French painter and engraver of the late 19th century. A precursor of modern painting, which he freed from academism, Édouard Manet is wrongly considered to be one of the fathers of Impressionism: he differs from it in that he is concerned about reality and makes little or no use of the new techniques of colour and the particular treatment of light.