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Lola de Valence
Portrait depicting a woman named Lola de Valence, painted by Édouard Manet in 1862. The painting is characterized by realism and subtle use of light and shadow, presenting the figure in a retro style with emphasis on details of clothing and facial expression.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Edouard Manet
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Date of birth and death
23 January 1832 – 30 April 1883
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Natinality
French
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Style
Early modernist, Realism to Impressionism transition, loose brushwork, flatness, photographic lighting
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Significant works
The Luncheon on the Grass, Olympia, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, The Fifer
Information about the work
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Year:
1862
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France
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Theme:
Female portrait, realism, retro
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting is an example of a realistic portrait showing the individuality and character of the subject, aligning with the realism movement in 19th-century painting.
The key to interpreting the work
View the artwork as a deep study of the human figure and its expression within the socio-cultural context of the era.See other works by this artist
