Manet: Portraying Life (2013)
• April 9th, 2013 • 1h 31min
Documentary
Overview
Manet’s portraits are rarely afforded such close attention as they are given in this exquisitely crafted and insightful film presented by art expert Tim Marlow. Manet’s portraiture comprised about half his work, giving life on canvas to family, friends and the literary, political and artistic figures of the day.
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