Édouard Manet’s “The Railway” is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but when it first debuted in 1874, critics hated it. To them, it seemed trivial—just a woman and child near a train station. What they missed was the deeper meaning. This painting symbolized change. Paris was modernizing at a rapid pace, and railways were transforming the city, accelerating the rhythm of life. In the painting, the woman and child are right next to each other, but they’re disconnected. The child is fi

Take a closer look at Manet's 'Eva Gonzalès' from the perspectives of an artist, a conservator and a framing specialist. You can learn more about the painting in our free exhibition, 'Discover Manet & Eva Gonzalès' in the Sunley Room: https://bit.ly/3CN95on | National Gallery

He repainted her face 40 times... Join Hayley, one of our Conservators, as she explains how technical imaging has provided us with new insights into the creation of Manet's 'Eva Gonzalès', especially the artist's habit of reworking his paintings. Come and see 'Discover Manet & Eva Gonzalès', our free exhibition in the Sunley Room and come away with new ideas about this painting, its creator and subject, and find out about what it can tell us about the experience of women as artists: https://bit.

Édouard Manet was the man who scandalized Paris. Before Impressionism even had a name, Manet painted what others didn’t dare to see. Reality, modern life and the unapologetic beauty of imperfection. His brush broke rules with grace and from “Olympia” to “The Luncheon on the Grass” he forever changed the way the world looked at art. . . . #dailyimpressionists #frenchart #frenchartist #manet #edouardmanet #impressionistart #impressionism #realism #modernart #pioneer #portrait #arthistory #artgalle