Manet: A Model Family
Manet: A Model Family
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This catalog accompanies the exhibition Manet: A Model Family on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum from October 10, 2024 - January 20, 2025.
A groundbreaking and richly illustrated account of the importance of Manet’s family to his art
All families are complicated, but the family of Édouard Manet (1832–1883) was more complicated than most. The artist married a piano teacher who worked for his wealthy parents. Her son, born out of wedlock, may have been Édouard’s, his father’s, or another man’s. For all its complexities, Manet’s family fueled his creativity. They were his most frequent models, and supported him emotionally and financially. Manet: A Model Family is an innovative new exploration of the largely neglected story of the importance of Manet’s family to his art.
Presenting new research on works in which Manet depicted family members, Manet: A Model Family shows how an understanding of the artist’s family sheds crucial light on his artistic career. Manet’s mother, wife, stepson, and other relatives—including his sister-in-law, the painter Berthe Morisot—are given long overdue recognition for their roles in Manet’s life and work. Leading scholars present technical and archival analysis, including redating Madame Auguste Manet, an important, newly conserved painting of Manet’s mother. In an essay inspired by that canvas, Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Hilton Als reconsiders Manet’s formative relationship with his mother and his bourgeois Parisian roots.
With its original account of Manet’s domestic relationships and personal life, Manet: A Model Family humanizes the artist and his contributions to the birth of modernism.
Edited by Diana Seave Greenwald (William and Lia Poorvu Curator of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Collection)
224 pages
Published in association with Princeton University Press, 2024
11.5 x 9 inches
Manet/Degas
$65.00
The first publication on the personal and professional relationship between Manet and Degas, two giants of nineteenth-century French art
Friends, rivals, and at times antagonists, Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas maintained a pictorial dialogue throughout their lives as they both worked to define the painting of modern urban life. Manet/Degas, the first book to consider their careers in parallel, investigates how their objectives overlapped, diverged, and shaped each other’s artistic choices. Enlivened by archival correspondence and records of firsthand accounts, essays by American and French scholars take a fresh look at the artists’ family relationships, literary friendships, and interconnected social and intellectual circles in Paris; explore their complex depictions of race and class; discuss their political views in the context of wars in France and the United States; compare their artistic practices; and examine how Degas built his personal collection of works by Manet after his friend’s premature death. An illustrated biographical chronology charts their intersecting lives and careers. This lavishly illustrated, in-depth study offers an opportunity to reevaluate some of the most canonical French artworks of the nineteenth century, including Manet’s Olympia, Degas’s The Absinthe Drinker, and other masterworks.
By Stephan Wolohojian and Ashley Dunn
316 pages
Published by Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2023
Hardcover
9.54 x 1.31 x 11.76 inches
Posing Modernity: The Black Model from Manet & Matisse to Today
$50.00
An ambitious and revelatory investigation of the black female figure in modern art, tracing the legacy of Manet through to contemporary art
This revelatory study investigates how changing modes of representing the black female figure were foundational to the development of modern art. Posing Modernity examines the legacy of Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863), arguing that this radical painting marked a fitfully evolving shift toward modernist portrayals of the black figure as an active participant in everyday life rather than as an exotic “other.” Denise Murrell explores the little-known interfaces between the avant-gardists of nineteenth-century Paris and the post-abolition community of free black Parisians. She traces the impact of Manet’s reconsideration of the black model into the twentieth century and across the Atlantic, where Henri Matisse visited Harlem jazz clubs and later produced transformative portraits of black dancers as icons of modern beauty. These and other works by the artist are set in dialogue with the urbane “New Negro” portraiture style with which Harlem Renaissance artists including Charles Alston and Laura Wheeler Waring defied racial stereotypes. The book concludes with a look at how Manet’s and Matisse’s depictions influenced Romare Bearden and continue to reverberate in the work of such global contemporary artists as Faith Ringgold, Aimé Mpane, Maud Sulter, and Mickalene Thomas, who draw on art history to explore its multiple voices.
Featuring over 175 illustrations and profiles of several models, Posing Modernity illuminates long-obscured figures and proposes that a history of modernism cannot be complete until it examines the vital role of the black female muse within it.
By Denise Murrell
224 pages
Published by Yale University Press, 2018
Hardcover
10.5 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
Madame Auguste Manet Magnet
$6.00
Madame Auguste Manet
Édouard Manet (Paris, 1832 - 1883, Paris)
about 1866
oil on panel
This portrait of the artist’s mother, Eugénie-Désirée Fournier Manet, shows her dressed in mourning for her husband, who had died the year before. The thick swatches of black and dark gray paint that form the dress resonate against the lighter, flat paint of the face and hands. The painting is essentially monochromatic and possesses a solidity reminiscent of Manet’s beloved Velázquez. Bernard Berenson called the work “a colossal thing.”
Manet’s mother had encouraged his painting from the beginning, and she remained a close confidant. His stepson described the relationship between Manet and his mother as more than close: “Edouard Manet did not have just an ordinary filial affection for his mother, but rather a real obsession."
In 1909, Isabella Stewart Gardner asked Berenson to find her a portrait by Manet, perhaps to accompany her portrait of Madame Gaujelin by Degas. Both sitters present severe personalities, and both painters found an underlying sympathy beneath these formidable exteriors.
Measures 2.5" x 3.5"
Made in the USA
Berthe Morisot Notebook
$18.00
Enter the world of Berthe Morisot with this delightful journal from our Women in Art Collection. Crafted with lined sheets and an elastic band closure, it's a practical and stylish accessory for any creative endeavor. Learn more about Morisot's contributions to Impressionism and her fascinating life story through the included artist highlights.
Measures 5.5" x 8.5"
188 lined pages
Impressionism Artists' Colouring Book
$22.95
The Impressionism Artists' Colouring Book contains 12 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. Depending on the drawing techniques used, the original outline will be hardly visible after colouring. The 180 gsm drawing paper comes from one of the best paper mills in Europe and is suitable for a wide range of colouring applications, including pencil, crayon, pastel, felt marker, gouache, and more.
Measures 10" x 13"
Impressionists Pencil Set
$11.95
You're holding a small-scale exhibit - expressive, visionary, evoking the style of the masters. Note your ideas. Capture a sketch. When your muse drops in, let her find you working...Features work by Mary Cassatt, Édouard Manet, Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre- Auguste Renoir, and Claude Monet.
Contains #2 wooden pencils with colorful paint-dipped ends in sets of six unique designs
Pencils measure 7"L
Berthe Morisot Magnetic Bookmark
$6.95
Elevate your reading experience with this magnetic bookmark showcasing the delicate art of Berthe Morisot. Crafted with a chic design and strong magnetic closure, this bookmark adds a touch of artistic sophistication to your reading routine. Immerse yourself in Morisot's Impressionist masterpieces as you mark your place in your favorite book.
Measures 1.25" x 2"
Manet's The Cats' Rendezvous Bookmark
$15.00
This bookmark was inspired by The Cats' Rendezvous (1868), a lithograph by Edouard Manet (1832 - 1883, one of the foremost French artists of the 19th century. Considered by some the father of modern painting, Manet was a pivotal figure in the transition from realism to impressionism.
Made of solid brass with electro-plated gold finish
Measures 0.75"W x 1.75"D
Manet's The Fifre Player Metal Bookmark
$17.00
Artists often influence other artists. This was the case with Edouard Manet when he saw first saw Velazquez' work on a visit to the Prado in 1866. With his flat background and vivid brushwork, Velazquez was a revelation.
Back in Paris, Manet began work on a new painting: of an anonymous regimental fifer in the Spanish army. The painting was rejected by the jury of the Salon of 1866. But a year later, Manet funded an exhibition of his own work; and art history changed forever.
Made of solid brass with electro-plated gold finish
Measures 1.5"W x 3.50"D
The Luncheon on the Grass Enamel Pin
$13.95
Édouard Manet, a key figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, painted The Luncheon on the Grass between 1862 and 1863. Originally titled Le Bain (The Bath), this large oil on canvas painting challenged the conventions of its time by depicting a nude woman picnicking with two fully clothed men in a rural setting. Inspired by Renaissance art, particularly the poses from works such as Titian's Pastoral Concert, Manet's composition rejected traditional academic norms. The stark contrasts and flatness presented a new approach to light and form, paving the way for modern art movements. Despite initial scandal and controversy, The Luncheon on the Grass remains a seminal work in art history, illustrating Manet's pivotal role in the evolution of Western art.
Measures 1.25" x 1.75"
Double posted with rubber clasps
Old Fashioned Violet Candies
$14.95
These Violet Candles are a beautiful gift or a sweet treat for yourself. Packaged in a 12-sided decorative glass jar with coordinating lid wrap and satin bow, keep this candy on your counter to add a splash of color. Each violet flower-shaped candy is made without artificial flavors or preservatives. Next time you want a quick fix for your sweet tooth, pop one of these candy flowers in your mouth!5.3oz
Made of Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Citric Acid, Violet Flavor, Blue Carmine, Water, Sugar
Made in France
Pink Cane Sugar Rose Candies
$19.95
These beautiful sugar roses will elevate your tea time. Life's pleasure come from small things, such as the hint of happiness brought by the bud of an idea freshly opened rose. The Pink Cane Sugar Rose Candies offer a delightful hint of "la vie en rose”. The perfect gift for the Francophile or the host!3.7oz
Carton measures 3.25in x 3.25in x 4.26
36 pieces
Made of 99.9 % cane sugar and 0.1% natural food coloring from a blend of concentrated radish, apple, and blackcurrant juices
Made in France
Violet Flower Confit
$10.00
The Violet Flower Confit is a true taste of Provence, France and is created using the finest ingredients available, including the freshest, most fragrant violet petals flowers, pure cane sugar and pectin. With its fresh and sweet taste, this confit is the perfect addition to any appetizer plate. Enjoy this confit with foie gras, poultry, and other white meats. It is also a pleasantly floral sweetener for hot tea.
4.4oz
Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Water, Violet Flowers (1.5%), Fruit Pectin, Calcium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Aroma
Blackcurrant Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, blackcurrant extract
Lemon Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
These naturally flavored lemon candies will be sure to please the gourmands of this world.
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, lemon extract
Mint Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
A delicious and refreshing alternative to classic breath mints, Anis de Flavigny Mint candies are sure to please the palate.
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, natural mint flavoring
Orange Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
These orange blossom candies have a delicate and fresh flavor, reminiscent of orange citrus yet with a distinctly floral note.
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, neroli extract
Rose Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
Naturally flavored with extract from rose petals, these candies demonstrate the complex and delicious combination of anise and rose flavors.
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, rose extract
Violet Les Anis De Flavigny
$6.95
Known as the French mint, Les Anis De Flavigny are a sweet delicacy with a lengthy history. The recipe used to make the candies today dates back to 1591 and has garnered these naturally-made confections a cult following.Each candy begins with a single anise seed. The seeds are placed in a large pan with sugar syrup and left to tumble for 15 days, until they are covered in smooth, successive layers of syrup. The candies are then covered in natural flavors, extracted from plants by steam or alcohol distillation.
The suave and mysterious natural violet flavor of these extraordinary candies is sure to awaken your senses!
Ingredients: Sugar, natural flavor, green anise seed, violet extract
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, Stéphane Mallarmé, & Édouard Manet
$60.00
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Stéphane Mallarmé (1842–98) claimed to have learned English to read Poe, an American poet greatly admired by the French Symbolists. This volume reproduces at full size the first-edition bilingual publication of Le Corbeau / The Raven (Richard Lesclide, Paris, 1875), Mallarmé’s prose translation of Poe’s melancholy poem, including six commissioned illustrations by Édouard Manet—four that visually interpret specific stanzas of the poem, one that serves as the ex-libris and a cover image of a raven’s head that functions as the poem’s title. In addition, a new retranslation back into English of Mallarmé’s text, which was both praised and criticized for its literalism, reveals the particular tenor and subtleties of his reading of Poe’s verse and his feel, as a fellow poet, for the emotive and evocative power of language. The result is a circular exploration of the poem and its translation. The volume also reflects Mallarmé’s specifications for layout, typeface, and paper.
By Edgar Allan Poe and Stéphane Mallarmé, with translation by Holly Cundiff and illustrations by Édouard Manet
20 pages
Published by Lucia|Marquand, 2019
Paperback
8.6 x 0.6 x 21.8 inches
Please note: Our last copy of this out-of-print edition is marked down to reflect light shelf wear on the cover. Pages are not affixed to the binding by design. This item is final sale and cannot be returned.
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