Manet's piper

As one of many in the 1870's Manet wanted to be recognized as a great painter. He pushed the Impressionist into many Solon exhibits and bullied them to show work no one understood, but he was not considered a part of their group.

This painting is so bold and stark like his other paintings. Some are also in your face. Some are very shocking. They have unaccustomed nudity, rude suggestions, and just plane in your face 1800's!

But ... he moved painting along his work with the Impressionist and complements on certain painters was instrumental in their rise in the art world.

Funny about Manet he said, "I don't care to be recognized." But he could not wait to get a medal from the Solon, and did before his death.

I hope to bring a few more bits of info to you as this blog goes on.

Keep your brushes wet and paint away!