Boy with a Sword
1861
Manet painted this striking portrait of a young boy dressed in 17th-century Spanish attire when he was just 29 years old, marking his debut at the Paris Salon in 1861. The child stands confidently against a dark, moody background, gripping a sword that looks almost too heavy for his small hands, while his bright blue stockings add a playful pop of color. It was a bold departure from traditional academic painting, catching the eye of critics who praised its 'frank and simple' realism. Today, this captivating piece of early Manet hangs proudly in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
- Dimensions
- 130.8 × 97.2 cm
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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