Artwork
Two Apples
Two Apples is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Edouard Manet. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Apples is a watercolor drawing created by Edouard Manet in 1880 on wove paper, using graphite as an underdrawing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two peaches set against a plain, light-brown background. The peaches are positioned slightly apart, with one tilted upwards and the other downwards, rendered in soft yellows, reds, and touches of green, with small dark spots on their skin.
Technique & Style
Manet employed watercolor over graphite to achieve a delicate, textured representation of the fruit. The loose, sketchy strokes effectively capture the peaches' shape and color, blending colors lightly to convey their softness.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
