Artwork
Young Woman in a Round Hat
Young Woman in a Round Hat is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edouard Manet. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Édouard Manet’s oil portrait titled Young Woman in a Round Hat dates from 1890 and is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The work presents a single female sitter rendered in a compact composition that emphasizes her attire and accessories.
Subject & Meaning
The figure wears a dark blue dress paired with a black, round hat, and holds a walking stick in one hand while a white glove rests in the other. A green earring catches the eye, and subtle stippled marks appear on her cheek, suggesting a nuanced attention to personal detail.
Technique & Style
Manet employs a rapid, loose brushstroke that leaves the surface appearing somewhat unfinished. The background merges gray and pale blue tones into a soft, blurred field, allowing the sitter’s form to stand out without a defined setting.
History & Provenance
Created toward the end of Manet’s career, the painting entered the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s holdings, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s European painting collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
