This week’s artist Twitter backgrounds were made from the beautiful paintings of Manet.
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Éduard Manet (1832-1883) was a French impressionist painter and one of the first 19th century artists to approach modern-life subjects. Manet played a key role in the transition from realism to impressionism.
Manet was born in Paris but he travelled the world where he met fellow artists Frans Hals and Diego Velàsquez. During his travels, Manet got inspired by other artists and their works.
He painted subjects such as café scenes, social activities, Paris street scenes, war but was never really acknowledged by art critics, since his work was seen as too new.
Manet’s roughly painted style and photographic lighting brought him recognition very late in his life.
Today Manet is recognised for his innovative painting style and the subjects he chose. He influenced many artists over time.
The Musée d’Orsay in Paris is currently exhibiting the works of Manet (until 17 July 2011).
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