Mademoiselle Isabelle Lemonnier (1857–1926) (1879–82)

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Édouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, captures the delicate grace of a young Parisian woman, Isabelle Lemonnier, in this exquisite portrait. Created between 1879 and 1882, the painting titled "Mademoiselle Isabelle Lemonnier" demonstrates Manet’s mastery in portraying the subtleties of human expression and form.This intimate portrayal exhibits Isabelle Lemonnier in profile, set against a soft, undefined light blue background that enhances the gentle contours of her face and neck. The young woman's expression is serene, and her gaze is directed slightly upwards, lending her an air of contemplative elegance. Her dark hair is styled neatly, accentuating the gentle curve of her cheek and jawline.A notable feature of this work is the use of light and color. Manet employs a nuanced palette to capture the luminosity of Isabelle’s skin, and subtle strokes to hint at the texture of her skin and hair. A small detail, but a striking addition to the composition, is the inclusion of a barely-there flower and leaf on the lower right, adding a hint of color and a symbol of delicate beauty that echoes the subject's own.

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Édouard Manet (1832–1883) was a French modernist painter and one of the first 19th century artists to paint modern life. His impressionist style is characterized by relatively small and thin brushstrokes that create emphasis on light depiction. Manet was one of the key artists in the transition from realism to impressionism, along with Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. However, he resisted involvement in any one specific style of painting, and only presented his work to the Salon of Paris instead of impressionist exhibitions. His early masterworks, The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia, created great controversy and served as a rallying point for other young painters.