Portrait of Mme Brunet 1863 oil on canvas 105x80cm Isabella Stewart gardner Museum |
Mme Manet is shown in mourning for the death of her husband. Her hair is dressed in a bandeaux, after the fashion of 1830, the year of their marriage. Manet pays tribute to her strength of character. She was a moral as well as financial support to Manet throughout his life. |
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