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Édouard Manet Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Édouard Manet our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Édouard Manet · 1832 – 1883

Olympia

1863 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 130 x 190 cm

Manet's Olympia features a bold, confrontational gaze from 1863. Explore this iconic masterpiece for your collection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Luncheon on the Grass

1863 · original 208 x 265 cm

Explore Manet’s ‘Luncheon on the Grass’! A revolutionary Impressionist masterpiece sparking controversy & admiration. Discover its bold style & lasting legacy – perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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A Bar at the Folies-Bergere

1882 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 96 x 130 cm

Explore Édouard Manet’s ‘A Bar at the Folies-Bergère’! A revolutionary Impressionist masterpiece capturing Parisian nightlife. Discover its symbolism & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Railway

Explore Édouard Manet’s ‘The Railway’! A captivating 1873 Impressionist painting of modern Paris. Discover its symbolism, technique & historical significance – a must-see masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Nana

1877 · Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg · original 154 x 115 cm

Explore Édouard Manet’s ‘Nana’! A captivating 1877 masterpiece of Realism & Impressionism. Discover its symbolism, technique & elegant Parisian allure. High-quality reproductions available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Luncheon on the Grass

1863 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 208 x 266 cm

Explore Édouard Manet’s "Luncheon on the Grass" – a revolutionary masterpiece of Realism & Impressionism. Discover its controversial history, artistic techniques & timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Rue Mosnier with Flags, J. Paul Getty Museum, Ma

1878

Discover Manet’s ‘Rue Mosnier’! A vibrant Impressionist street scene capturing 19th-century Paris. Dynamic brushwork & festive details – a timeless masterpiece for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Bar at the Folies-Bergere

Explore Manet’s ‘Bar at Folies-Bergère’! A vibrant Impressionist masterpiece capturing Parisian nightlife & social intrigue. Own a timeless piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Music in the Tuileries Garden

1862 · The Hugh Lane, Dublin · original 76 x 118 cm

Discover Manet’s ‘Music in the Tuileries’! A vibrant Impressionist snapshot of 19th-century Parisian life. Explore its dynamic composition & historical significance. Perfect for art lovers!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Spring (Study of Jeanne Demarsy)

1882 · original 15 x 10 cm

Admire Manet’s ‘Spring (Study of Jeanne Demarsy)’ – an Impressionist masterpiece! Explore its elegant composition, vibrant colors & dynamic brushstrokes. A timeless piece for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Boating, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

1874 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Édouard Manet’s "Boating" – a serene Impressionist masterpiece capturing leisure on the Seine. Explore its vibrant colors, symbolism & historical context at OriginalUniqueArt.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Isabelle Lemonier, Woman with golden hairpin

1879 · original 91 x 71 cm

Admire Édouard Manet’s "Isabelle Lemonier." This 1879 Impressionist portrait captures serene elegance with loose brushstrokes & muted tones. A timeless piece for art lovers & collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Execution of the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico

1867 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 33 x 43 cm

Explore Manet’s ‘Execution of Emperor Maximilian,’ a powerful Realist painting depicting a pivotal historical event. A dramatic masterpiece for collectors & art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Waitress

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Waitress (also known as The Beer Serving Girl)

1878 · The Louvre, Paris

Explore Édouard Manet's 'The Waitress,' a pivotal Impressionist painting capturing everyday life with realism and light—now housed at the Louvre.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Boy with a Sword

1861 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 131 x 93 cm

Explore Édouard Manet's 'Boy with a Sword,' a pivotal work bridging Realism & Impressionism. Witness the young Léon Koëlla-Leenhoff, inspired by Velázquez, in this iconic 1861 masterpiece – now available as a stunning reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Mlle V...in the Costume of an Espada

1862 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Explore Édouard Manet’s iconic ‘Mlle V...in the Costume of an Espada,’ a captivating portrait blending realism and modernism, housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Discover its historical context and artistic significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Copy after Delacroix's "Bark of Dante"

1859 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 33 x 41 cm

Explore Manet’s powerful 'Barque of Dante,' a dramatic oil study inspired by Delacroix & Dante's Inferno. Romantic, symbolic, and richly textured – a key work in art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Portrait of Emile Zola

1868 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 146 x 114 cm

Édouard Manet's 'Portrait of Emile Zola' captures the literary figure’s intellect and engagement with art, showcasing realism & symbolism through masterful composition. Explore this iconic 1868 painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The Balcony

1869 · original 170 x 124 cm

Edouard Manet’s ‘The Balcony’ – a Realist masterpiece! Explore this 1869 oil painting's composition, symbolism & vibrant style. Discover Manet’s legacy at the Musée d’Orsay.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Portrait of Victorine Meurent

1862 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Explore Édouard Manet’s ‘Portrait of Victorine Meurent,’ a captivating 1862 masterpiece reflecting his transition to Impressionism. Admire its realism & influence at the MFA Boston.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The "Kearsarge" at Boulogne

1864 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 82 x 100 cm

Explore Manet’s "The Kearsarge at Boulogne" – a dynamic Impressionist seascape depicting the Civil War naval battle. Discover its technique, symbolism & historical significance.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Lilac in a glass

1882

Discover Édouard Manet's "Lilac in a Glass" (1882) – an exquisite Impressionist still life capturing delicate beauty & light. Own a hand-painted reproduction of this serene floral masterpiece today!

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Popularity: No. 23 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Two roses on a tablecloth

1883 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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Monk at Prayer

1865 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Explore Manet’s "Monk at Prayer" – a haunting oil painting of spiritual contemplation & mortality. Discover its symbolism, historical context & lasting influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 587 artworks by Édouard Manet
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The artist

Édouard Manet

1832 – 1883

Quick facts

NationalityFrance
Room fitliving room
Also known asÉduard Manet, Eduard Manė, Manet, E. Manet, Manet E.
Corpus themesmodern parisian life, realism, transition to impressionism, caravaggio influence, challenging conventions
Vibeelegant
Born1832, former 10th arrondissement of Paris, France
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Lifespan51 years

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Édouard Manet was born in Paris on January 23, 1832. He grew up in an affluent household, the eldest son of a man who held a position in the French Ministry of Justice. His father had envisioned a different path for him, one involving the navy or the law. The boy attempted to follow this direction, but he failed the entrance exams for the naval academy twice. This failure redirected his focus toward the studio. He eventually presented his father with a portfolio of paintings to prove his commitment to the arts, finally gaining the permission needed to study formally.

From 1850 to 1856, he trained in the studio of Thomas Couture. While he learned the technical foundations of academic painting there, his eyes often wandered toward the Louvre. He spent much of his time in those galleries, standing before the canvases of the Old Masters and copying their methods. He studied the way they handled light and form, absorbing the lessons of the past while preparing to find his own way. This period of intense study provided the technical grounding that would support his later departures from tradition.

Technique and Artistic Style

The surface of a canvas reveals a deliberate departure from the polished, invisible finish required by the Salon. Instead of smoothing away the evidence of the brush, there is a visible, energetic application of pigment known as facture. This approach prioritizes the physical reality of the paint itself. By using the alla prima or wet-on-wet technique, the colors are laid down while still fresh, capturing an immediate quality that avoids the slow, layered buildup of traditional academic methods. This method allows for a certain spontaneity in how light and atmosphere are recorded.

There is a noticeable flatness in the way forms are constructed. A loose handling of the paintbrush avoids the heavy modeling used to create deep, three-dimensional illusions. Instead, the pictorial space often feels compressed. This effect is heightened by the use of strong, contrasting tones. Rather than relying on gradual color scales to define shape, the work often uses stark shifts in value to suggest the fragmented, modern light of the city. This rejection of mathematical perspective and seamless blending creates a sense of immediacy, as if the image is being assembled directly before the eye.

The Scandal of Modern Subjects

The mid-1860s brought a series of confrontations with the public eye. In 1863, the Salon des Refusés provided a stage for works that the official juries had rejected. Among these was Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, a painting that caused an immediate stir. It did not rely on the usual mythological or biblical excuses to present nudity; instead, it placed a nude woman in a picnic setting alongside two fully clothed men. This refusal to provide a historical or divine context left the viewer with nothing but the raw presence of contemporary life.

The tension only increased in 1865 with the exhibition of Olympia. This work was considered the most shocking piece in the Salon. It took the composition of Titian’s Venus of Urbino and stripped away the protective layer of myth, replacing a goddess with a contemporary prostitute. She did not look away or invite a gaze of admiration; she stared back with a directness that many found unsettling. Critics focused their anger on this lack of idealization and the bluntness of the subject matter.

Beyond the choice of subjects, the way the paint was applied drew heavy criticism. Many observers attacked the visible, energetic brushwork and the lack of a polished, seamless finish. They saw errors in perspective and a failure to follow the traditional rules of decorum. What some called incompetence, others recognized as a deliberate choice to show the reality of the paint on the canvas rather than a window into a dream.

Key Works and Major Paintings

In 1861, he produced The Spanish Singer, a work that earned him an honorable mention at the Salon. The painting shows a model in Andalusian costume, holding a guitar in a way that suggests the chords are being pressed by a left-handed player, even though the instrument is strung for a right-handed one. This small, deliberate error sits alongside a stereotypical Spanish still life placed near the model's feet.

His brushwork often addressed the immediate and the political. In 1867, he painted The Execution of the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. Later, as his health began to decline in the late 1870s, his focus shifted toward smaller, more intimate subjects. By 1882, he had completed A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, a painting that captures the atmosphere of a modern café with a sense of psychological ambiguity. Near the end of his life, around 1883, he turned his attention to still lifes, such as Two roses on a tablecloth.

The Spanish Singer (1861)
The Execution of the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico (1867)
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère (1882)
Two roses on a tablecloth (about 1883)

Circle, Rivals and Influences

His brushwork carries the weight of the masters he studied in the Louvre. He looked toward the dramatic light of Caravaggio and the fluid, dark tones of Velázquez to find a way forward. From Goya, he took a certain directness that bypassed the need for polished, academic finishes. These were not mere studies; they were the tools he used to dismantle the expectations of the Salon. He preferred the presence of a single, strong color over the gradual blending of tones.

In the cafes and intellectual circles of Paris, he moved among the very people who would redefine the era. He shared spaces and ideas with Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, men who were also pushing against the boundaries of what a painting could be. His personal life was equally intertwined with the avant-garde; his sister-in-law was the artist Berthe Morisot. While he often sought the approval of the official institutions, his true peers were those working in the shadows of the established academies.

He found an early, vocal defender in a writer who saw the future in his controversial canvases. This supporter published a glowing account of his work, helping to frame his place in a changing art world. Even when the public reacted with hostility to his modern subjects, this support provided a necessary counterweight to the critics who found his style unfinished or his themes improper. He remained a figure caught between the old world of the Academy and the new, restless energy of the streets.

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