A groundbreaking and richly illustrated account of the importance of Manet’s family to his art
All families are complicated, but the family of -ouard Manet (1832–1883) was more complicated than most. The artist married his father’s alleged mistress—whose son, born out of wedlock, may have been -ouard’s, his father’s, or another man’s. For all its complexities, Manet’s family fueled his creativity. They were his most frequent models, and supported him emotionally and financially. Manet: A Model Family is an innovative new exploration of the largely neglected story of the importance of Manet’s family to his art.
Presenting new research on works in which Manet depicted family members, Manet: A Model Family shows how an understanding of the artist’s family sheds crucial light on his artistic career. Manet’s mother, wife, stepson, and other relatives—including his sister-in-law, the
