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Born in Pariz
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His technique often felt closer to the heavy, grounded depictions of Courbet or Millet than the atmospheric experiments of Monet or Morisot. He prioritized a precise rendering of form and a clear, structured depiction of modern life, avoiding the blurred edges that characterized much of the era's avant-garde output. A first comprehensive international retrospective in 1994–1995 finally solidified this standing, presenting his vision to a global audience on a scale that matched his historical importance.
Where to see The Musée d'Orsay holds a substantial portion of his output, including the large-scale Boating Party and the gritty, realistic The Floor Scrapers.
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