Resting on a parapet to the right of the painting is a bunch of grapes, perhaps indicating that the painting was made in the autumn. The traditional convention of deep space is ignored. ![]() The arrangement compresses the foreground into a narrow focus, separated from the background by the row of railings. Modern apartment buildings can be seen in the background – including the house on the Rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, near the Place de l'Europe, where Manet had rented a studio since July 1872 - and also a signal box and the Pont de l'Europe. Instead of choosing the traditional natural view as background for an outdoor scene, Manet opted for the iron grating which "stretches across the canvas." The only evidence of the train is its white cloud of steam. The black band in the girl's hair echoes the black band around the neck of the woman. Next to her is a little girl, modelled by the daughter of Manet's neighbour Alphonse Hirsch, a contrasting figure wearing a white dress with large blue bow, standing her back to the viewer, watching through the railings as a train passes beneath them. The pensive subject is wearing a dark hat and sombre deep blue dress with white details, and is looking towards the viewer, while a sleeping puppy, a fan and an open book rest in her lap. Meurent is depicted sitting to the left side of the frame, in front of an iron fence near the Gare Saint-Lazare in Paris. ![]() It was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1874, and donated to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is the last painting by Manet of his favourite model, the fellow painter Victorine Meurent, who was also the model for his earlier works Olympia and the Luncheon on the Grass. The Railway, widely known as Gare Saint-Lazare, is an 1873 painting by Édouard Manet. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Add this stunning Wall Art Print to your cart today.For other uses, see Railway (disambiguation). No hassles and no questions asked.ĭecorate your walls without breaking the bank. In the event that our product does not meet your expectations, return it within 30 days for a 100% refund of your purchase price. We use only the highest quality materials and processes to bring you magnificent wall art for the home and office. We love art and we thrive on the feedback and satisfaction of our customers. With a diverse collection of designs to choose from, your home decorating possibilities are limitless. Our family-owned and operated printmaking shop allows us to pay particular attention to every customer, order, and inquiry. Gallery wrapped canvas prints are ready-to-hang, or will fit perfectly into a frame. Superior archival inks achieve the most vivid colors and resolutions possible. Our poster prints are printed on a thick satin photo paper. Our canvas prints are printed on a thick quality canvas with a 2” border, with the option to add a gallery wrap service using 0.75” stretcher bars. Giclee is an advanced process for creating high-quality fine art productions. If you love classic paintings or are enamored by bright colors and vivid depictions, then this print will be a valuable addition to your home or office. ![]() We use top-of-the-line Giclee printers and premium archival inks to attain rich, dramatic imagery. Whether you’re creating a stylish conversation space or an eye-catching focal point in your foyer, this tasteful print is sure to garner compliments from even the most discerning art aficionado.
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