Edouard
Manet was born in the year 1832 in Paris. He was part of a well connected and
affluent family. His mother was daughter of a diplomat and father was French
judge. His father expected him to pursue his career in the niche of law. It
was his uncle Edmond who supported the painter for the skills that he had in
painting and took him to Louvre. He was first in secondary school and then
later joined a special course in drawing. It was during this time that he met
Antonin Proust woi later become minister of fine arts. He was also Manets
friend for the whole life. His father then asked him to try in Navy and he
failed in the examination twice which made him later accept Manet's will in
continuing arts education. He learned painting under Thomas couture who was
academic painter from 1850 -1856. During spare time he tried copying the
works of masters. He had so many amazing friends who were painters. It was in
the year 1856 that he opened a studio. He tried following realism which was
the kind of painting initiated by Gustave Courbet. It was under this
influence that made him create the paintings like bullfights, people inside
cafes, Gypsies, singers etc. There are chances for the individuals to choose
the things in great way.
painter Olympia
