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Head of Jean-Baptiste Faure (1830–1914) by Edouard Manet

Head of Jean-Baptiste Faure (1830–1914)

Head of Jean-Baptiste Faure (1830–1914)

The Met

Artist: Edouard Manet(French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)

Date: 1882–83

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 18 1/8 x 14 7/8 in. (46 x 37.8 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Ralph J. Hines, 1959

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Brief Description

A head-and-shoulders portrait of a man with a brown beard, light skin, looking directly forward

Detailed Description

A vertical portrait shows a man from the chest up, positioned against a dark, indistinct background. The man has light-toned skin, a prominent, full brown beard that covers his chin and cheeks, and short, dark brown hair. His eyes are a light color, and he looks directly out of the frame, slightly to the viewer's left. His nose is straight, and his lips are a muted pink. Hints of pink are visible in his cheeks and around his eyes. He wears a white garment, possibly a shirt or jacket, rendered with broad, visible brushstrokes. A dark, possibly blue or black, collar or lapel is visible on his left side, contrasting with the white fabric. The lower part of the white garment is less defined, blending into the dark background. The background itself is a warm, dark brown, almost black in some areas, with subtle variations in tone, providing a stark contrast to the man's face and white clothing. The overall brushwork throughout the painting is loose and expressive.

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