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Edouard Manet lived from 1832 to 1883. He painted in the style of [[Impressionism]] and is often called the Father of Modern Art. His most well known painting is "A Bar at the Folie-Bergere". Manet also scandalized the public with his nudes, most notably "Le Dejenuer sur l'herbe" and "Olympia". He used sketchy brush strokes that give his paintings a flat, unfinished feel.

'''Edouard Manet''' (1832-1883) was a highly influential French painter of the 19th century. He was the forerunner of the impressionists, and he is considered by many to be the father of modern art.

 

Manet was born on January 23, 1832, to parents Auguste and Eugenie-Desiree. In 1848, at the age of sixteen, he embarked on the ship Le Hauvre et Guackloupe as a cabinboy. He was at sea for six months. Upon his return to [[Paris]], he was able to persuade his family to allow him to devote himself to painting.

 

Manet was, arguably, the most scandalous painter of his time. His nudes (particularly "''The Picnic''" and "''Olympia''")  were the cause of great public uproar. His sketchy, spontaneous, and sometimes brutally honest technique inspired the most pivotal art movement since the [[renaissance]] - [[impressionism]]. Manet, like his good friend [[Edgar Degas]], was a self-confessed urbanite, and many his works depicted life in the city. He died in Paris in 1883. He was 51.