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Mademoiselle V... in the Costume of an Espada, 1862 (oil on canvas)
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Mademoiselle V... in the Costume of an Espada, 1862 (oil on canvas)
3468934 Mademoiselle V... in the Costume of an Espada, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 165.1x127.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Manet shows model Victorine Meurent (1844a'1928) as a male espada, or matador, borrowing her pose from a Renaissance print and with a scene from Goya behind.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18261323
© Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA / Bridgeman Images
Blood Sport Bloodsport Bullfighter Bullfighting Bullring Cape French Impressionism French Impressionist Matador Ring Toreador Torero
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This print captures the essence of Edouard Manet's masterpiece, "Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada". Painted in 1862, this oil on canvas artwork showcases model Victorine Meurent as a male espada or matador. Manet skillfully borrows her pose from a Renaissance print and places her against a backdrop inspired by Goya. Measuring 165.1x127.6 cm, this painting is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA. The image depicts Meurent donning traditional bullfighting attire with a cape draped over her shoulder and an elegant hat atop her head. This French impressionist piece beautifully captures both the strength and vulnerability of its subject. The juxtaposition between femininity and masculinity is strikingly portrayed through Meurent's confident yet delicate stance within the bullring. As one gazes at this remarkable artwork, they are transported to France during a time when bullfighting was considered both a bloodsport and an art form. Manet's attention to detail is evident throughout his work, from the intricate folds of Meurent's cloak to the intensity captured within her eyes. This painting serves as a testament to Manet's mastery as an artist and his ability to challenge societal norms through his unique interpretation of gender roles. Overall, "Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada" remains not only visually stunning but also thought-provoking for viewers who
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