Jeanne (Spring)
1881
Manet’s lively lines bring actress Jeanne Demarsy to life in this profile, where she poses as the personification of Spring. She sports a massive, flower-adorned hat and clutches a parasol, looking like the ultimate fashionable Parisian ready for a garden stroll. This piece was part of a planned 'Four Seasons' series that he never finished, completing only Spring and Autumn. It’s a fantastic example of his graphic style, showing the same energy and modern elegance that made his famous oil paintings so revolutionary.
Location: J. Paul Getty Museum
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