Marine
1865–66
Medium
Etching and aquatint on blue laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8in. (14.4 x 20cm) sheet: 9 9/16 x 12 7/8in. (24.3 x 32.7cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1921
Accession Number
21.76.22
Tags
Art Historical Context
Édouard Manet's *Marine* (1865–66) captures the dynamic allure of the sea in a compact yet evocative print. Created during a pivotal moment in Manet's career, as he bridged Realism and the emerging Impressionist movement, this etching andatint depicts a seascape with ships,oking the vastness of the ocean and maritime life. The modest plate size—5 11/16 x 7 7/8 inches—belies its atmospheric power, printed on striking blue laid paper that infuses the scene with a cool, moody hue, enhancing the sense of depth and movement. Manet's mastery of printmaking shines here: etching provides crisp, incis...
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...