Édouard Manet was a French painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
His early masterworks, The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia, both 1863, caused great controversy and served as rallying points for the young painters who would create Impressionism. Today, these are considered watershed paintings that mark the genesis of modern art.
There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another. nature
It is not enough to know your craft - you have to have feeling. Science is all very well, but for us imagination is worth far more. imagination & science
I would kiss you, had I the courage. courage
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other thoughts from William Blake
32 other thoughts from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other sayings from Storm Jameson
2 other sayings from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more sayings from Victor Hugo
73 more sayings from Victor Hugo