Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet was a French painter who ignored academic conventions and revolutionized the world of modern art. His works embodied the transition from Realism to Impressionism, and his eagerness to innovate the older genre of painting was apparent through his inclusion of classical elements, like nude females, within contemporary scenes. In fact, Manet’s work was criticized and often deemed too scandalous for his time due to this blending of genres.