Young Man in the Costume of a Majo

Description

In Young Man in the Costume of a Majo, a young man stands in dark costume with a broad hat, a pale sash and a warm-colored cape draped over his arm. Manet isolates the figure against a restrained background.

The full-length pose gives the costume a commanding silhouette. Bright details interrupt the black clothing, while the man’s direct presence keeps the theatrical dress grounded in an individual character. The work is by Édouard Manet.

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