Who created "Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada"?

Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada was created by Edouard Manet in 1862.

What medium is "Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada"?

Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada is Oil on canvas.

Is "Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada" in the public domain?

Yes, Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada

Edouard Manet

1862

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

65 x 50 1/4 in. (165.1 x 127.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

Accession Number

29.100.53

Tags

WomenBullsHorses

Art Historical Context

Edouard Manet's *Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada* (1862) captures his favorite model, likely Victorine Meurent, boldly dressed as a matador—or *espada*—amid the drama of a bullfight. Rendered in oil on a grand canvas measuring 65 x 50¼ inches, the painting evokes the intensity of the Spanish arena, with tags hinting at women, bulls, and horses as central motifs. Manet's direct gaze and poised figure challenge the viewer, blending portraiture with theatrical spectacle. Created during Manet's early maturity, this work reflects his fascination with Spanish culture, inspired by ar...

About the Artist

Edouard Manet · 1832–1883

Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was a French painter who played a pivotal role in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, often called the 'Father of Modern Art.' Born into a wealthy Parisian family, Manet defied his father's wishes for a legal career to pursue painting, studying under academic artist Thomas Couture. His revolutionary works 'Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe' and 'Olympia' (both 1863) scand...

Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada

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